Side-by-Side Comparison
Cookware & Bakeware
Sheet Pans vs. Skillets & Frying Pans
Comparing 2 standards across 15 specifications. 15 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Sheet Pans
Skillets & Frying Pans
Commercial baking sheet pans are standardized across four fractional sizes: Full Sheet (18×26"), Half Sheet (13×18"), Quarter Sheet (9×13"), and Eighth Sheet (6.5×9.5"), with a 1-inch wire-reinforced rim preventing warping under high thermal shock.
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
15 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Standards
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NSF International Standard 2 / Commercial Baking Standards | Cookware Manufacturers Association (CMA) Sizing Standards |
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Full Sheet Pan
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18 × 26 inches (45.7 × 66.0 cm) | 468 sq in | Commercial ovens only | — |
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Half Sheet Pan
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13 × 18 inches (33.0 × 45.7 cm) | 234 sq in | Standard home oven benchmark | — |
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Quarter Sheet Pan
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9 × 13 inches (22.9 × 33.0 cm) | 117 sq in | Half of Half Sheet | — |
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Eighth Sheet Pan
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6.5 × 9.5 inches (16.5 × 24.1 cm) | 62 sq in | Toaster ovens & prep | — |
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Jelly Roll Pan
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10.5 × 15.5 inches (26.7 × 39.4 cm) | 163 sq in | 1" rim for rolled cakes | — |
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Standard Rim Height
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1.0 inch (2.54 cm) with encapsulated galvanized steel wire bead | — |
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Standard Aluminum Gauge
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18-Gauge (1.0 mm / 0.040") commercial standard vs 16-Gauge heavy-duty | — |
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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) |