stoneware baking sheet

Common materials include carbon steel, cordierite, stoneware, ceramic, cast iron, aluminized steel, and stainless steel.

Most are rectangular or round. Example dimensions from the results range from small square stones around 7.5 × 7.5 inches up to larger rectangles roughly 19.06 × 10.8 inches, with intermediate sizes such as 15 × 15 inches and 14 × 9.8 inches.

Weights vary widely by material and size. Some small stones and pans weigh under a pound (down to a few ounces), typical mid-size cookie pans weigh a couple of pounds, and heavy cast-iron pans can weigh multiple pounds. Examples in the results span about 2.86 ounces up to 7.5 pounds.

Baking stones and cordierite absorb, transfer, and retain heat to promote even baking and crisper crusts. Metal pans (aluminized or carbon steel) heat up more quickly and conduct heat faster, which gives faster, even heating but less heat retention than stones.

Handles include ergonomic silicone grips, molded stoneware handles, built-in side or dual handles on cast-iron and ceramic pieces, and wide knobs on lids for covered bakers.