Cast Iron 101 What Size Cast Iron Skillet Do I Need? By: Lodge Cast Iron / August 16, 2021 There are many factors that go into choosing the right cast iron skillet, so we broke it down for you. Use this guide to determine which size is right for you based on what you like to cook and how many people gather around your table. E-mail this page Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Twitter Print this page What’s that skillet for? What you’re cooking and the number of people you’re cooking for will inform what size skillet is best for you. For example, desserts and sides will work best in a smaller sized skillet, while family breakfasts and dinners to share will work well in larger skillets. Use the slider below to find out the best uses for each skillet. 3.5 Inch 6.5 Inch 8 Inch 9 Inch 10.25 Inch 12 Inch 13.25 Inch 15 Inch 17 Inch* 3.5 Inch - Individual desserts - Spoon rest - Great for gifting Shop now 6.5 Inch - 1 person breakfast - Serve a hot dip - Scramble an egg Shop now 8 Inch - 1 person meals - Serve a side dish - Cook a fried egg Shop now 9 Inch - 1 or 2 person meals - Make a quiche - Bake cornbread Shop now 10.25 Inch - 1 or 2 person meals - Cook one skillet meals - Sear a steak Shop now 12 Inch - 2 to 4 people meals - Bake a pie - Roast vegetables Shop now 13.25 Inch - 4 to 6 person meals - Double recipes - Scramble a big breakfast Shop now 15 Inch - Cook for a crowd - Triple recipes - Simmer paella Shop now 17 Inch* - Cook for a crowd - Quadruple recipes - Meal prep Shop now *The Lodge 17 inch cast iron dual handle pan is best suited for use in your oven and on a grill or campfire. It is too large for most conventional stovetops. "But, how many eggs?" you ask. Sometimes it helps to have a visual. Use this infographic as a reference for how many eggs fit in each of our skillets — we’ve measured! FAQ Cast iron skillet sizing FAQs What size skillet is best for a single person? If you are cooking breakfast for yourself, we recommend the 8 inch skillet, which fits about two eggs. If you are planning to use your skillet for dinner, we recommend a roomier skillet between 10.25 inch and 12 inch skillet. What size skillet is best for a family of four? A 12 inch skillet is great for a family of four. If you’d like to have leftovers, size up! What size skillet is best for potlucks and get-togethers? Depending on your menu and number of guests, use a skillet between the 13.25 inch and 15 inch skillet. What is the average skillet size? Our two most popular skillet sizes are the 10.25 inch and 12 inch and fit nicely on standard ranges. If you’re ready to feed a crowd, you’ll want a larger skillet. Just make sure your stovetop burner is appropriately sized for your cookware. You’ll want to make sure your stovetop will accommodate the newest member of your cast iron family. Consider the types of food you’ll cook most and size accordingly. Which size skillet is best for baking? Trick question! Cast iron is at home on the stovetop and in the oven. The only limitation is finding enough fruit to make a 15 inch cobbler. That said, a 10.25 inch skillet will accommodate most pie crust recipes. Just make sure you have enough dough to cover the bottom and sides. Go any larger and you’ll need to adjust your oven temperature and time. How to Clean Cast Iron We'll teach you how to clean cast iron in three simple steps. Discover More Cast Iron 101 Join the cast iron cookware craze. How to Restore and Season a Rusty Cast Iron Skillet Learn how to remove rust from cast iron and re-season your cookware for decades of cooking. 5 One-skillet Meals to Add to Your Weekly Rotation Pressed for time after work? Get $10 off any $50+ order!* While you're shopping, become a Pan Fan today and sign up for our newsletter! *Coupon code will be sent to your email after you sign up for our newsletter! New sign ups only. Sign Up By submitting your information, you are agreeing to Lodge Cast Iron’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Please try again.
Cast Iron 101 What Size Cast Iron Skillet Do I Need? By: Lodge Cast Iron / August 16, 2021 There are many factors that go into choosing the right cast iron skillet, so we broke it down for you. Use this guide to determine which size is right for you based on what you like to cook and how many people gather around your table. E-mail this page Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Twitter Print this page What’s that skillet for? What you’re cooking and the number of people you’re cooking for will inform what size skillet is best for you. For example, desserts and sides will work best in a smaller sized skillet, while family breakfasts and dinners to share will work well in larger skillets. Use the slider below to find out the best uses for each skillet. 3.5 Inch 6.5 Inch 8 Inch 9 Inch 10.25 Inch 12 Inch 13.25 Inch 15 Inch 17 Inch* 3.5 Inch - Individual desserts - Spoon rest - Great for gifting Shop now 6.5 Inch - 1 person breakfast - Serve a hot dip - Scramble an egg Shop now 8 Inch - 1 person meals - Serve a side dish - Cook a fried egg Shop now 9 Inch - 1 or 2 person meals - Make a quiche - Bake cornbread Shop now 10.25 Inch - 1 or 2 person meals - Cook one skillet meals - Sear a steak Shop now 12 Inch - 2 to 4 people meals - Bake a pie - Roast vegetables Shop now 13.25 Inch - 4 to 6 person meals - Double recipes - Scramble a big breakfast Shop now 15 Inch - Cook for a crowd - Triple recipes - Simmer paella Shop now 17 Inch* - Cook for a crowd - Quadruple recipes - Meal prep Shop now *The Lodge 17 inch cast iron dual handle pan is best suited for use in your oven and on a grill or campfire. It is too large for most conventional stovetops. "But, how many eggs?" you ask. Sometimes it helps to have a visual. Use this infographic as a reference for how many eggs fit in each of our skillets — we’ve measured! FAQ Cast iron skillet sizing FAQs What size skillet is best for a single person? If you are cooking breakfast for yourself, we recommend the 8 inch skillet, which fits about two eggs. If you are planning to use your skillet for dinner, we recommend a roomier skillet between 10.25 inch and 12 inch skillet. What size skillet is best for a family of four? A 12 inch skillet is great for a family of four. If you’d like to have leftovers, size up! What size skillet is best for potlucks and get-togethers? Depending on your menu and number of guests, use a skillet between the 13.25 inch and 15 inch skillet. What is the average skillet size? Our two most popular skillet sizes are the 10.25 inch and 12 inch and fit nicely on standard ranges. If you’re ready to feed a crowd, you’ll want a larger skillet. Just make sure your stovetop burner is appropriately sized for your cookware. You’ll want to make sure your stovetop will accommodate the newest member of your cast iron family. Consider the types of food you’ll cook most and size accordingly. Which size skillet is best for baking? Trick question! Cast iron is at home on the stovetop and in the oven. The only limitation is finding enough fruit to make a 15 inch cobbler. That said, a 10.25 inch skillet will accommodate most pie crust recipes. Just make sure you have enough dough to cover the bottom and sides. Go any larger and you’ll need to adjust your oven temperature and time. How to Clean Cast Iron We'll teach you how to clean cast iron in three simple steps. Discover More Cast Iron 101 Join the cast iron cookware craze. How to Restore and Season a Rusty Cast Iron Skillet Learn how to remove rust from cast iron and re-season your cookware for decades of cooking. 5 One-skillet Meals to Add to Your Weekly Rotation Pressed for time after work?
