Side-by-Side Comparison
Cookware & Bakeware
Baking Pans vs. Skillets & Frying Pans
Comparing 2 standards across 16 specifications. 16 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Baking Pans
Skillets & Frying Pans
Baking pan standards classify cake, brownie, and loaf pans by internal volume and surface area. A 9-inch round cake pan holds 8 cups (1.9 L) with 27% more surface area than an 8-inch round (6 cups / 1.4 L), while standard loaf pans divide into 8.5×4.5" (1 lb loaf) and 9×5" (1.25 lb loaf) formats.
Skillets and frying pans are measured across their top outer rim diameter (8", 10", 12", 14"), with flared sidewalls reducing the usable flat cooking base by approximately 2 to 2.5 inches relative to the nominal rim diameter.
Specification Comparison Table
16 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Standards
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AIB Baking Dimensions / USDA Volumetric Cup Standards | Cookware Manufacturers Association (CMA) Sizing Standards |
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8-Inch Round Cake Pan
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8 × 2 inches (20.3 × 5.1 cm) | 50.3 sq in | Volume: 6 Cups (1.4 L) | — |
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9-Inch Round Cake Pan
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9 × 2 inches (22.9 × 5.1 cm) | 63.6 sq in | Volume: 8 Cups (1.9 L) | — |
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9×13-Inch Cake / Casserole
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9 × 13 × 2 inches (22.9 × 33.0 × 5.1 cm) | 117 sq in | Volume: 14 Cups (3.3 L) | — |
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8×8-Inch Square Brownie Pan
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8 × 8 × 2 inches (20.3 × 20.3 × 5.1 cm) | 64 sq in | Volume: 8 Cups (1.9 L) | — |
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9×9-Inch Square Pan
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9 × 9 × 2 inches (22.9 × 22.9 × 5.1 cm) | 81 sq in | Volume: 10 Cups (2.4 L) | — |
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Standard Loaf Pan (1 lb)
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8.5 × 4.5 × 2.75 inches (21.6 × 11.4 × 7.0 cm) | Volume: 6 Cups (1.4 L) | — |
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Quick Bread Loaf Pan (1.25 lb)
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9 × 5 × 2.75 inches (22.9 × 12.7 × 7.0 cm) | Volume: 8 Cups (1.9 L) | — |
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Standard Bundt Pan
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10 × 3.5 inches (25.4 × 8.9 cm) | Volume: 10–12 Cups (2.4–2.8 L) | — |
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8-Inch Skillet (20 cm)
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— | Top: 8.0" (20 cm) | Flat Base: 6.0" (15 cm) | 1–2 Eggs / Single serve |
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10-Inch Skillet (25 cm)
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— | Top: 10.0" (25 cm) | Flat Base: 7.75" (20 cm) | 2-Person everyday cooking |
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12-Inch Skillet (30 cm)
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— | Top: 12.0" (30 cm) | Flat Base: 9.75" (25 cm) | 3–4 Person family standard |
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14-Inch Skillet (35 cm)
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— | Top: 14.0" (35 cm) | Flat Base: 11.5" (29 cm) | Large batch / requires helper handle |
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Sidewall Flare Angle
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— | 15° to 25° sloped sides for steam release and spatula access |
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Cast Iron Weight Benchmark
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— | 10" Pan: ~5.4 lbs (2.4 kg) | 12" Pan: ~7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) |
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Tri-Ply Stainless Weight
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— | 10" Pan: ~2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) | 12" Pan: ~3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) |