Pan size is listed as the diameter across the top, and it decides how much food fits without crowding. A pan that is too small steams food instead of browning it; one that is too big heats unevenly on a small burner. Here is how to choose.
Size by Size
- 20 cm: eggs, a single portion, small jobs like toasting nuts. Quick to heat and easy to wash.
- 26 cm: the everyday size for two or three people: meat, vegetables, omelets, pancakes.
- 28 cm: for families or batch cooking, when you want to brown more pieces at once without crowding.
Our nonstick frying pan comes in 20, 26 and 28 cm, and there is also a 26 cm pink frying pan if you want some color on the stove.
When a Wok Is Better
A wok has deeper, sloped sides, so you can toss food and add sauce without spilling. It is the better choice for stir-fries, noodles and saucy dishes. Our nonstick model also comes as a deeper wok in 24 and 28 cm.
Check Your Cooktop
Match the base to your largest burner for even heat. Our nonstick pans and woks have an aluminum alloy body with a stainless steel composite base and work on gas and induction.
Finding a Lid That Fits
Lids are sold by fitting diameter, the size of the pan rim they sit on. Our tempered glass lid comes in 26, 28 and 30 cm, and its outer edge is about 2 cm larger than the fitting size. Measure the rim of your pan where the lid will rest, not the outside edge.
Keep the Nonstick Coating Working
- Use utensils made for nonstick, like a silicone spatula set. Metal utensils scratch the coating.
- Avoid abrasive sponges and cleaning powders.
- Put hot pans on a heat-safe surface, like our silicone trivets.
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