What is the difference between a 12# and 22# meat grinder?

What is the difference between a 12# and 22# meat grinder?

You'll often see these two numbers as descriptors on meat grinders, indicating the size of the plate the meat comes from. A number 12 size is smaller and will have fewer holes(usually the plate diamater 69.5mm), while a number 22 size is larger and will have more holes((usually the plate diamater 81.5mm)