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Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) vs Big Green Egg Flat Pizza & Baking Stone (14in Diameter)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Big Green Egg Flat Pizza & Baking Stone (14in Diameter) is cheaper at $49.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) Big Green Egg Flat Pizza & Baking Stone (14in Diameter)
US price $49.99
BrandCooking SteelsBig Green Egg
Released
Material Food-grade carbon steel, made in USA Cordierite ceramic
Thickness (in) 0.375
Dimensions (in) 16 x 16 14 diameter (round)
Weight (lb) 7.5
Max temp f
Thermal conductivity
Preheat time
Surface finish Ships bare, ready to season

Sources — Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16): cookingsteels.com (verified 2026-08-12). Big Green Egg Flat Pizza & Baking Stone (14in Diameter): biggreenegg.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) and Big Green Egg Flat Pizza & Baking Stone (14in Diameter)?

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  • Material: Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) Food-grade carbon steel, made in USA vs Big Green Egg Flat Pizza & Baking Stone (14in Diameter) Cordierite ceramic
  • Dimensions (in): Cooking Steels Cooking Steel (3/8in, 16x16) 16 x 16 vs Big Green Egg Flat Pizza & Baking Stone (14in Diameter) 14 diameter (round)

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