Our pick
Lodge Classic Cast Iron Skillet, 6.5 inch (L3SK3)
Made in the USASeasoned with vegetable oilMade without PFAS
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Buyer question · Size and dimensions
How big is the cooking surface of the Lodge 6.5-inch cast iron skillet?
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Short answer
Lodge sells it as a 6.5-inch skillet, and its dimensional drawing for the Classic Skillet in that size (SKU L3SK3) gives a cooking surface 6.12 inches long and 6.37 inches wide. The pan's total width is 6.68 inches, and its full length with the handle is 10.18 inches.
At a glance
Best for
- Anyone who wants Lodge's exact measurements before buying a small skillet
- Cooks who want a cast iron pan made in the USA
Skip it if
- You want a bigger pan: Lodge sells this Classic Skillet in sizes from 3.5 inches up to 15 inches
What we like
- Lodge describes it as a time-tested skillet loved for its great heat retention and incredible durability
- "Cast to last for generations," Lodge says
Good to know
- Lodge's care routine is hand wash, dry, oil
What else Lodge's specs tell you about this size
A 4.62-inch flat bottom, 1.37 inches deep
Lodge's drawing for the 6.5-inch skillet gives a flat bottom width of 4.62 inches and a cooking-surface depth of 1.37 inches.
Use it on any heat source Lodge lists
Lodge says the skillet is compatible with any stovetop (including induction), oven, grill or campfire.
Seasoned and ready to cook
Lodge says the pan is seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil and that the naturally seasoned cooking surface is ready to go, straight from the foundry.
How to use it
- Hand wash the skillet.
- Dry it.
- Oil it.
Care steps are Lodge's own: "Hand wash, dry, oil." Lodge links a fuller use-and-care guide from the product page.
Key details
- Model
- L3SK3 (UPC 075536350219)
- Size
- 6.5 inch
- Full length (with handle)
- 10.18 in
- Total width
- 6.68 in
- Cooking surface depth
- 1.37 in
- Flat bottom width
- 4.62 in
- Handle length
- 3.81 in
- Weight
- 1.94 lb
Dimensions are from Lodge's specifications and dimensional drawing for the 6.5-inch Classic Skillet; SKU and UPC are from Lodge's product data.
Questions buyers ask
Is 6.5 inches the size of the cooking surface?
Lodge's drawing gives the cooking surface as 6.12 inches long by 6.37 inches wide.
How long is the handle?
Lodge lists the handle length as 3.81 inches.
How heavy is it?
Lodge lists the 6.5-inch skillet at 1.94 lb.
Does it work on an induction cooktop?
Yes. Lodge says it is compatible with any stovetop, including induction.
Is it made without PFAS?
Lodge says that, just like all Lodge Cast Iron, this skillet is nontoxic, naturally seasoned and made without PFAS.
The bottom line
Go by Lodge's own drawing rather than the 6.5-inch label when you plan what you will cook in this skillet and where it will sit.
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Sources
- Lodge: Classic Cast Iron Skillet, 6.5" (L3SK3)
- Lodge: Classic Cast Iron Skillets product data (SKU and UPC)
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