Frying pan vs skillet
Frying pan and skillet usually name the same low-sided pan. Compare shape and surface rather than the label; a sauté pan has different walls.
| Difference | Made In 10-inch Stainless Clad Frying Pan | Lodge 8-inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Stainless clad | Cast iron |
| Cooking surface | stainless steel | seasoned iron |
| Included shapes | Skillet | Skillet |
| Nominal size | Skillet: 10 in | Skillet: 8 in |
| Flat cooking diameter | Skillet: 7.5 in | Skillet: Not stated |
| Interior depth | Skillet: Not stated | Skillet: Not stated |
| Stated capacity | Skillet: Not stated | Skillet: Not stated |
| Supplied lids | 0 | 0 |
| Pan oven limit | 800 °F | Not stated |
| Lid oven limit | No supplied lid | No supplied lid |
| Empty total weight | 2.25 lb | 3.44 lb |
| Dishwasher | Dishwasher safe; the maker recommends handwashing | Hand wash only (maker) |
| Induction | Works on induction | Works on induction |
What changes the choice
A stainless frying pan and cast iron skillet both fill the frying role. Their dimensions, care and limits still differ. The name does not dictate the material.
Included components and measurements
Scroll sideways to see every field. Column headings sort the table. Missing measurements stay “Not stated”.
| Made In 10-inch Stainless Clad Frying Pan | 10 in | 10.5 in | 7.5 in | 3.5 in | Not stated | 18 in | Not stated | 2.25 lb | Not stated | Not stated | Not included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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