What size skillet do I need?

For small meals, compare 8- and 10-inch skillets; for family portions, compare a 12-inch pan. Check the flat cooking surface as well as the advertised diameter.

Compare published measurements

Scroll sideways to see every field. Column headings sort the table. Missing measurements stay “Not stated”.

Published dimensions. Portion examples use 75% of stated capacity, not a safe-fill instruction. Height and interior depth are separate.
All-Clad NS Pro Ceramic 10-inch Fry Pan with Lid10 inNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedIncluded
Caraway 10.5-inch Ceramic Fry Pan, Cream10.5 inNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot included
HexClad 10-inch Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, TerraBond10 inNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedIncluded
Tramontina Professional Nonstick 10-inch Fry Pan10 inNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot included
Lodge 12-inch / 5-quart Deep Skillet12 inNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated5 US qtNot stated1510Not included
Lodge 8-inch Chef Collection Skillet8 inNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot included
Lodge 8-inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet8 inNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot included
Made In 10-inch Stainless Clad Frying Pan10 in10.5 in7.5 in3.5 inNot stated18 inNot stated2.25 lbNot statedNot statedNot included
Made In 8-inch Stainless Clad Frying Pan8 in8.5 in5 in2.75 inNot stated15 inNot stated1.75 lbNot statedNot statedNot included

Use the surface where food sits

A wider rim can come from more sloping walls rather than more flat cooking room. The table keeps nominal size, rim and flat cooking diameter separate. Match the bottom to the cooktop before choosing a larger rim.

Estimate liquid portions from capacity using your own fill level, or measure a pan you already own. Height is not substituted for interior depth.

Questions before you choose

Does the advertised diameter describe the cooking surface?

Not necessarily. The rim and flat cooking surface are different measurements. A missing flat diameter stays unknown.

Are the serving estimates guaranteed?

No. They are arithmetic using your chosen volume and portion. Food shape, cooking method and working room change what fits.

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