Baking Steel · Updated August 2026
Baking Steel Original: price & specs
Baking Steel Original. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Baking Steel Original is listed at $139 on bakingsteel.com as of 2026-08-12, #10 cheapest of 11 pizza steels (median $84.78); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 38/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 11 in class.
Verified Aug 12, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest pizza steels: Onlyfire Ceramic Pizza Stone (14 x 16in) — $43.99
Is the Baking Steel Original a good buy?
At $139, the Baking Steel Original is #10 cheapest of the 11 pizza steels we track, where the median is $84.78. On the spec sheet, its thickness of 0.25 in is below the median of the 8, and its weight of 15 lb is above the median of the 11.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $139 Current price on bakingsteel.com product page |
|---|---|
| Brand | Baking Steel |
| Released | — |
| Material | Solid carbon steel |
| Thickness (in) | 0.25 |
| Dimensions (in) | 16 x 14 |
| Weight (lb) | 15 |
| Max temp f | — |
| Thermal conductivity | ~18x more conductive than ceramic (manufacturer claim) |
| Preheat time | — |
| Surface finish | Hand-seasoned with organic flax oil, ready to use |
Source: bakingsteel.com (verified 2026-08-12). Fetched directly from the official Baking Steel product page: 1/4 in. (6.35mm) solid carbon steel, 16in x 14in, 15 lb, hand-seasoned with flax oil, $139.00 list price. No numeric max-temp rating is published; the page states pizzas are typically baked at 500-550°F.
Is the Baking Steel Original worth it vs cheaper pizza steels?
Baking Steel Original against its closest cheaper and pricier pizza steels on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Material | Thickness (in) | Dimensions (in) | Weight (lb) | Thermal conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking Steel Original this | $139 | Solid carbon steel | 0.25 | 16 x 14 | 15 | ~18x more conductive than ceramic (manufacturer claim) |
| Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL) | $99.99 | Carbon steel | — | — | — | 30% faster heat vs. stone (manufacturer claim) |
| Baking Steel Pro | $189 | Solid low-carbon steel, pre-seasoned | 0.375 | 16 x 16 | 27 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Baking Steel Original cost?
The Baking Steel Original has a US price of $139 (Current price on bakingsteel.com product page), as of 2026-08-12.
How does the Baking Steel Original compare on price?
At $139, the Baking Steel Original is #10 cheapest of the 11 pizza steels we track, where the median is $84.78.
What are the Baking Steel Original's key specs?
Baking Steel Original (Baking Steel): material Solid carbon steel, thickness in 0.25, dimensions in 16 x 14, weight lb 15, thermal conductivity ~18x more conductive than ceramic (manufacturer claim). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-12.
Price of record: $139 at bakingsteel.com, 2026-08-12. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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- Hans Grill Pizza Steel PRO (XL) $99.99
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- FibraMent Home Oven Baking Stone (16in Diameter) $94
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