Baking Pans
Cookware & Bakeware · 9 specs
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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.
Source: American Institute of Baking (AIB) / USDA Household Measurements · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Governing Standards | AIB Baking Dimensions / USDA Volumetric Cup Standards |
| 8-Inch Round Cake Pan | 8 × 2 inches (20.3 × 5.1 cm) | 50.3 sq in | Volume: 6 Cups (1.4 L) |
| 9-Inch Round Cake Pan | 9 × 2 inches (22.9 × 5.1 cm) | 63.6 sq in | Volume: 8 Cups (1.9 L) |
| 9×13-Inch Cake / Casserole | 9 × 13 × 2 inches (22.9 × 33.0 × 5.1 cm) | 117 sq in | Volume: 14 Cups (3.3 L) |
| 8×8-Inch Square Brownie Pan | 8 × 8 × 2 inches (20.3 × 20.3 × 5.1 cm) | 64 sq in | Volume: 8 Cups (1.9 L) |
| 9×9-Inch Square Pan | 9 × 9 × 2 inches (22.9 × 22.9 × 5.1 cm) | 81 sq in | Volume: 10 Cups (2.4 L) |
| Standard Loaf Pan (1 lb) | 8.5 × 4.5 × 2.75 inches (21.6 × 11.4 × 7.0 cm) | Volume: 6 Cups (1.4 L) |
| Quick Bread Loaf Pan (1.25 lb) | 9 × 5 × 2.75 inches (22.9 × 12.7 × 7.0 cm) | Volume: 8 Cups (1.9 L) |
| Standard Bundt Pan | 10 × 3.5 inches (25.4 × 8.9 cm) | Volume: 10–12 Cups (2.4–2.8 L) |
Baking Pan Volume & Substitution Chart
| Pan Type & Nominal Size | Dimensions (Inches) | Surface Area (sq in) | Liquid Volume (Cups) | Metric Volume (Liters) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Inch Round | 8" × 2" | 50.3 sq in | 6 Cups | 1.4 L |
| 9-Inch Round | 9" × 2" | 63.6 sq in | 8 Cups | 1.9 L |
| 8×8-Inch Square | 8" × 8" × 2" | 64.0 sq in | 8 Cups | 1.9 L |
| 9×9-Inch Square | 9" × 9" × 2" | 81.0 sq in | 10 Cups | 2.4 L |
| 9×13-Inch Oblong | 9" × 13" × 2" | 117.0 sq in | 14 Cups | 3.3 L |
| 8.5×4.5" Loaf Pan | 8.5" × 4.5" × 2.75" | 38.3 sq in | 6 Cups | 1.4 L |
| 9×5" Loaf Pan | 9" × 5" × 2.75" | 45.0 sq in | 8 Cups | 1.9 L |
| 9-Inch Springform | 9" × 3" | 63.6 sq in | 10 Cups | 2.4 L |
| 10-Inch Bundt Pan | 10" × 3.5" | — | 10–12 Cups | 2.4–2.8 L |