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What are the sizes of pans?
Common Baking Pan Measurements
- Round Pans: 6×2 inches (15 x 5cm) = 4 cups (960ml) …
- Square Pans: …
- Rectangular Pans – 2 inch (5 cm) tall. …
- Springform Pans: …
- Bundt Pan – volume varies because of various designs. …
- Tube Pan: …
- Jelly Roll Pans – 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall. …
- Loaf Pans – about 3 inches (8 cm) tall.
Is 8 or 9-inch cake pan better?
“A 9-inch round is actually 25 percent bigger,” explains Medrich, noting that if a recipe calls for an 8-inch round pan and you use a 9-inch round pan instead, “you’re going to have a very thin cake, because it has to cover 25 percent more surface area.”
Can I use 9-inch cake pans instead of 8?
Think about whether the recipe should even be changed.
The batter is not finicky, and because you’re not worried about them rising much, you can easily use a 9-inch pan instead of an 8-inch or vice versa.
What is the most common cake tin size?
The most common sizes of tin are 20cm/8 inches and 23cm/9 inches, though you can get smaller and larger sizes and an 18cm/7 inch tin is not uncommon.
What are the sizes of round cake pans?
Baking Pan Sizes
| Approximate Pan Dimensions (inches) | Approximate Volume (cups) | Approximate Pan Dimensions (centimeters) (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Round | Round | |
| 6 x 2 inches | 4 cups | 15 x 5 cm |
| 8 x 1 1/2 inches | 4 cups | 20 x 4 cm |
| 8 x 2 inches | 6 cups | 20 x 5 cm |