NerdChef Steel Stone Pizza Baking Steel
- 16 x 14.25 x .25 inches
- 16 lb steel plate
- Rated to 1000F
- Seasoned with flaxseed oil, textured surface
- Made in USA, hand wash
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A heavy steel plate that turns a home oven into a fast, crisp pizza oven, and it will not crack. Its weight makes it hard to lift in and out.
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ASIN: B00JXVNUHWCategory: Pizza Pans & Stones
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Overview
Home kitchens without a pizza oven get a thick steel baking plate that stores and passes heat into the crust much faster than stone. It comes seasoned with flaxseed oil and ships made in the USA.
Steel transfers heat fast for blistered, crisp crusts and shorter bakes at normal oven temperatures. It cannot break like ceramic. At this weight, many cooks leave it in the oven.
Who it's for
Pizza and bread enthusiasts who want restaurant style crusts at home get a nearly indestructible baking surface. People with weak wrists or small ovens should consider a lighter option.
Pros and cons
- Fast heat transfer to crust
- Made in USA
- Hand wash only
- Needs re-seasoning to prevent rust
Performance notes
Steel's high conductivity and heat capacity push stored heat into dough quickly, which blisters crust and shortens bake time. Thickness sets how much heat it banks between pizzas.
Specifications
| Brand | Nerd Chef |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | .25 inch thick, standard |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 16 x 14.25 x 0.25 inches |
| Item weight | 16 lb |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Temperature | 1000F |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Color | Gray |
| Other details | |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand wash |
Frequently asked questions
Is the NerdChef Steel Stone a ceramic pizza stone?
No. It is a steel plate, which the maker says has 20x higher conductivity than ceramic stones and twice the heat capacity.
How heavy is the NerdChef Steel Stone?
16 pounds.
Can the NerdChef Steel Stone break?
It is described as unbreakable and covered for life.
How do I clean the NerdChef Steel Stone?
Hand wash only.