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what is a large stock pot

by Karelle Schaden IV Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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A stock pot is a large pot, usually the largest one in a home kitchen. Stock pots have flat bottoms and are very tall and wide. They are often wide enough to cover most, if not all, of a large burner. There is no standard stock pot size because they range from 8-quart to 24-quart capacities.

How big is a large stock pot?

For home use, stockpots come in a range of sizes, usually from 8 to 20 quarts (some commercial kitchens use massive 74-quart versions). For most home kitchen tasks, we think a 12-quart stockpot is an ideal size and large enough for making big batches of stock or sauce.

How big is a 16 quart stock pot?

Overall Dimensions: Top Diameter:11 9/16 Inches. Bottom Diameter:10 1/4 Inches. Height:10 1/8 Inches. Gauge:21 Gauge.

How big is a 12-quart stock pot?

Overall Dimensions: Top Diameter:10 Inches. Height:8 7/8 Inches. Capacity:12 qt.

How big is an 8 qt stock pot?

Overall Dimensions: Top Diameter:10 Inches. Height:6 1/4 Inches. Gauge:21 Gauge.

How big is a 32 qt stock pot?

Overall Dimensions: Top Diameter:14 Inches. Height:11 7/16 Inches. Capacity:32 qt.

How tall is a 20 qt stock pot?

10 7/16 InchesHeight:10 7/16 Inches. Capacity:20 qt.

How big is a 10 quart pot?

Overall Dimensions: Top Diameter:10 Inches. Height:7 9/16 Inches. Capacity:10 qt.

What size do stock pots come in?

Stockpots range in size from 4-quarts to 40-quarts. To get an idea of what size works best at home, use a(n): 4-quart to 6-quart sized pot for soup, chili, stew, curry, and pasta. 8-quart to 10-quart sized pot for poultry stock and vegetable stock.

How big is a standard pot?

There are four standard sizes: 1-quart, 2-quart, 3-quart, and 4-quart. The most popular are 2- and 4-quarts....Saucepan Sizes: What Is Available.SaucepanDiameterHeight1.5-Quart6 in.3.5 in.2-Quart6 in.4.25 in.3-Quart8 in.4 in.4-Quart8 in.5 in.Feb 9, 2022

What stock pots do chefs use?

Best Overall: Cooks Standard 8-Quart Classic Stainless Steel Stock Pot with Lid. ... Best with Strainer: All-Clad Stainless Steel 12-Quart Multi-Cooker Cookware Set. ... Best Enameled: Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enamel on Steel Stockpot with Cover, 12-Quart. ... Best Nonstick: T-fal Specialty Total Nonstick Stockpot.More items...•

How do I know how many quarts my pot is?

If the pot is a standard cylinder (sides are straight and parallel), the formula (using inches) is: (Diameter^2 * PI/4 * depth) / 57.75 in3/quart. This will give you U.S. quarts. This assumes the the transition from the bottom and the sides is fairly sharp.

How big is a 5 qt pot?

Cookware Product Size Conversion ChartInches & CentimetersMeasurement Size (Quart)Product Description11" - 28CM =4QTSauteuse, Saute Pan, Grill Pan12" - 30CM =5QT, 6QT, 12QTSaute, Stockpot, Chef Pan13.5" - 34CM =5QT, 8QTSaute Pan, Oval Stockpot14" - 36CM =Stir Fry, Wok, Pealla Pan7 more rows•Aug 12, 2020

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