Cast iron vs carbon steel

Cast iron is cast into shape; carbon steel can be formed from sheet steel. Both can have seasoned surfaces, with model-specific care.

Exact examples; limits apply to these models, not every pan of this type
DifferenceLodge 8-inch Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletMade In Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only
ConstructionCast ironCarbon steel
Cooking surfaceseasoned ironSeasoned carbon steel
Included shapesSkilletSeasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only
Nominal sizeSkillet: 8 inSeasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only: 13 in
Flat cooking diameterSkillet: Not statedSeasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only: 5.5 in
Interior depthSkillet: Not statedSeasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only: Not stated
Stated capacitySkillet: Not statedSeasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only: Not stated
Supplied lids00
Pan oven limitNot statedNot stated
Lid oven limitNo supplied lidNo supplied lid
Empty total weight3.44 lb3.5 lb
DishwasherHand wash only (maker)Hand wash only (maker)
InductionWorks on inductionWorks on induction

What changes the choice

The carbon steel example is a wok, not a like-for-like skillet. Its weight cannot establish a material ranking. Compare care and base geometry without pretending these different shapes measure heating performance.

Included components and measurements

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Published dimensions. Portion examples use 75% of stated capacity, not a safe-fill instruction. Height and interior depth are separate.
Lodge 8-inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet8 inNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot included
Made In Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only13 in13.5 in5.5 inNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot included

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