How to Measure Frying Pan Size

In order to rationally utilize and save energy consumption, it is very important to understand the different types of pots and choose the one that suits your cooking style when using kitchen utensils. But there are so many pots on the market, and each pot is different in size, material, function, cooking method, and even maintenance methods. Now Allnice will teach you how to choose pots of different sizes.

Why choose different frying pan sizes

1.Different family sizes will choose different sizes of frying pan

Choosing the right frying pan sizes is closely related to the number of people in your family.When choosing the frying pan sizes, factors such as the number of people in the family, cooking needs, and the caliber of the stove need to be comprehensively considered to ensure that the right frying pan is purchased to meet the cooking needs and improve the cooking efficiency.

The diameter is 18-20 cm, the capacity is about 1.5 liters, and it is suitable for 1 to 2 people.

The diameter is 22-24 cm, the capacity is about 2.5 liters, and it is suitable for 2 to 3 people.

The diameter is 26-28 cm, the capacity is about 4 liters, and it is suitable for 3 to 4 people.

The diameter is 30-32 cm, the capacity is about 6 liters, and it is suitable for 5 to 6 people.

Alternatively, for larger families or when more food needs to be cooked, pots with larger diameters can be chosen.

2.Suitable size for home or restaurant stoves

When choosing a frying pan, you also need to consider the caliber of the stove to ensure that the frying pan can be placed on the stove and heated evenly.

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The ratio of stove diameter to pot diameter is more suitable between 1:1.2~1.5. For example, if the diameter of the stove is 20 cm, it is suitable to use a frying pan with a diameter between 24 and 30 cm.

3.Storage space

Generally, pots and pans are stored in kitchen cabinets or on kitchen utensil racks. For example, the length and width of the cabinets need to be larger than the length and width of the pots to make them easier to access and store. Especially for frying pans, the length of the handle also needs to be considered. Choosing the right pot is also beneficial to various needs in daily life.

4.The size of the dishwasher

In order to free up hands, the application of dishwashers has also been greatly increased. However, the sizes of dishwashers are also different. In order to clean pots and tableware more efficiently, precise measurements are also required for placement. For example, a general dishwasher has a two-layer design. The first layer is used to place tableware, and the second layer is used to place pots. Then the height of the pots on the second layer cannot exceed the first layer, otherwise the placement will not be successful. Or the dishwasher cannot clean it properly when it is running.

How to correctly measure the size of a frying pan

1.Measurement of diameter

Prepare a ruler or measuring ruler, place the frying pan on a horizontal table, secure one end of the ruler to the edge of the pot at will, then find the other end of the longest edge of the pot in a straight line, place the ruler in a straight line, and check the scale numbers on the ruler to match. It’s the diameter of the pot. Of course, this is just to calculate the diameter of the pot surface. You also need to calculate the length of the entire pot. In addition to the diameter of the pot surface, it also includes the length of the handle. Then we can also use the same method to measure the length of the entire frying pan. You can check it carefully as shown in the picture below.

2.Measurement of height

The difference in measuring the diameter of the pan is that there is no specific point to judge the height of the frying pan. At this time, you can use a piece of paper, place the pot flat on the table, place the paper flat on top of the pot, and observe the inclination of the paper to see if it is at the highest point. Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure vertically between the table top and the highest point of the pan to determine the height of the entire frying pan.

3.Capacity measurement

After calculating the diameter and height of the pot, you can directly calculate it by substituting it into the formula.

For example, only a measuring cylinder is required. First fill the pot with water, then pour the water into the measuring cylinder, and you can determine the maximum capacity in milliliters that the pot can be filled with.

Conclusions

Mastering the practical skill of how to measure pots can help us find pots that suit us more quickly in our daily lives, and can also reduce the trouble of buying expensive or wrong products.

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