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.
| Difference | Lodge 8-inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet | Made In Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Cast iron | Carbon steel |
| Cooking surface | seasoned iron | Seasoned carbon steel |
| Included shapes | Skillet | Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only |
| Nominal size | Skillet: 8 in | Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only: 13 in |
| Flat cooking diameter | Skillet: Not stated | Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only: 5.5 in |
| Interior depth | Skillet: Not stated | Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only: Not stated |
| Stated capacity | Skillet: Not stated | Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only: Not stated |
| Supplied lids | 0 | 0 |
| Pan oven limit | Not stated | Not stated |
| Lid oven limit | No supplied lid | No supplied lid |
| Empty total weight | 3.44 lb | 3.5 lb |
| Dishwasher | Hand wash only (maker) | Hand wash only (maker) |
| Induction | Works on induction | Works 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
Scroll sideways to see every field. Column headings sort the table. Missing measurements stay “Not stated”.
| Lodge 8-inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet | 8 in | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made In Seasoned Carbon Steel Wok, wok only | 13 in | 13.5 in | 5.5 in | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not included |
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