Side-by-Side Comparison
Cookware & Bakeware
Gastronorm Pan Sizes vs. Skillets & Frying Pans
Comparing 2 standards across 20 specifications. 20 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Gastronorm Pan Sizes
Skillets & Frying Pans
The European Standard EN 631 Gastronorm (GN) system defines modular catering pan dimensions based on the GN 1/1 base unit (530 × 325 mm), scaling from GN 2/1 down to GN 1/9 across standardized depths from 20 mm to 200 mm.
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
20 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Standard
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EN 631-1:1993 / DIN 66075 | — |
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Base Unit (GN 1/1)
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530 × 325 mm (20.87 × 12.80 in) | — |
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Double Size (GN 2/1)
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650 × 530 mm (25.59 × 20.87 in) | — |
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Half Size (GN 1/2)
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325 × 265 mm (12.80 × 10.43 in) | — |
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Third Size (GN 1/3)
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325 × 176 mm (12.80 × 6.93 in) | — |
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Quarter Size (GN 1/4)
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265 × 162 mm (10.43 × 6.38 in) | — |
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Sixth Size (GN 1/6)
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176 × 162 mm (6.93 × 6.38 in) | — |
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Ninth Size (GN 1/9)
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176 × 108 mm (6.93 × 4.25 in) | — |
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Two-Thirds (GN 2/3)
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354 × 325 mm (13.94 × 12.80 in) | — |
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Two-Fourths (GN 2/4)
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530 × 162 mm (20.87 × 6.38 in) | — |
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Standard Depths
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20 mm, 40 mm, 65 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm | — |
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Standard Materials
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AISI 304 (18/10) Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene | — |
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Governing Standards
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— | Cookware Manufacturers Association (CMA) Sizing Standards |
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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) |