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16 × 16 in
Drawn to its outside size

For a square surface and a heavier steel

Baking Steel Pro

A 16 × 16 in steel, 0.375 in thick, weighing 27 lb; it stays on the rack while you bake.

A 16-inch square, three-eighths-inch steel with a substantial cold handling weight.

Outside: 16 × 16 in16 × 16 in, 27 lb
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Specifications from Baking Steel's own page. We do not test equipment hands-on: fit and lift answers are our arithmetic on these figures. How we compare.

Outside size: 16 × 16 in. Add your oven measurements to see whether it fits.

How it differs from the Baking Steel Original

The Pro is 1/8 in thicker and 12 lb heavier than the Original.

What changes between these models
DetailBaking Steel ProBaking Steel Original
Steel thickness (in)0.380.25
Weight (lb)2715

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Baking Steel Pro and the two closest models we profile
DetailBaking Steel ProBaking Steel OriginalBaking Steel Plus
What it does bestA square surface and a heavier steelA 16 × 14-inch baking footprintWide ovens and bigger bakes
Size and capacity16 × 16 in, 27 lb16 × 14 in, 15 lb20 × 15 in, 22 lb
Outside size16 × 16 in16 × 14 in20 × 15 in
Materialsolid low-carbon steel, flax-oil seasoningsolid carbon steel, flax-oil seasoningsolid carbon steel, flax-oil seasoning
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Dimensions and details
Brand Baking Steel
Type of equipment Baking steels
Exterior width 16 in
Exterior depth 16 in
Assembled height 0.38 in
Total weight 27 lb
Material solid low-carbon steel, flax-oil seasoning
Maximum oven temperature Any home-oven setting (solid metal, no handles or coatings to protect)
Retailer Baking Steel
Thickness 0.375 in
Recommended preheat (°F) 500-550
Dishwasher no
Seasoning preseasoned; maintenance required
Preheating manufacturer recommends preheating
Availability Current model
Care Hand wash, dry thoroughly and apply a light coat of oil.

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20 × 15 in
Drawn to its outside size

For wide ovens and bigger bakes

Baking Steel Plus

A 20 × 15-inch steel provides a larger surface to arrange your shaped loaves.

20 × 15 in, 22 lb
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