Manufacturer research Specifications checked 2026-10-25 US model
Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet (L8SK3)
A heavy Lodge L8SK3 skillet sold under the 10.25-inch name; that figure is its cooking-surface length, not a diameter. Choose it only if its 5.66 lb empty weight, footprint, heat source and hand-care routine suit the household.
- Cooking-surface diameter
- 10.25 in Manufacturer source for Cooking-surface diameter (checked 2026-10-25; opens in a new tab)
Is it right for your household?
A cook who has verified the actual stove/grate supports the skillet and can safely lift/control the pan when loaded.
A lighter pan or easier-to-clean surface is needed; this model's listed empty weight is already 5.66 lb.
More fit considerations
Other situations to consider
- A household that wants pre-seasoned cast iron and can hand-wash, dry, and oil it after use.
- A buyer who confirms the L8SK3 marking and checks the stated 10.25-inch length, 10.31-inch cooking-surface width and 8-inch flat bottom rather than relying on family-size variants.
Other reasons to choose a different setup
- The exact portable burner/grate/manual does not allow or safely support a pan of this size and mass.
- A no-fire or no-ventilation cooking plan is needed; cookware compatibility does not establish a safe fuel-burning setup indoors.
Manufacturer specification record · No hands-on testing · Source records checked on 2026-10-25
Check the exact L8SK3 size
Lodge's current U.S. listing identifies the 10.25 Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet as L8SK3. Lodge's dimensional drawing labels 10.25 inches as cooking-surface length and 10.31 inches as cooking-surface width; the flat-bottom width is 8 inches. Overall dimensions are 16.12 × 10.68 × 2 inches, and listed empty weight is 5.66 lb. Confirm these clearances and the L8SK3 mark before comparing it with other sizes, the deep skillet, or enameled models.
Verify the cooking surface, not just pan compatibility
Lodge lists this skillet for stovetops (including induction), oven, grill, and campfire. That does not certify the stability, load capacity, ventilation, or safe use of a particular portable stove, table, grate, or indoor flame. Read the exact heat-source manual and check that the cooking surface supports the pan's base and handle. Follow local fire and carbon-monoxide safety rules for fuel-burning equipment.
Account for lift, handle and heat
The 5.66 lb empty weight is before food is added; decide whether the intended user can safely move the hot, loaded pan using suitable protection. Lodge does not give a safe handle temperature in the reviewed page. Treat the handle and pan as hot during use and set them on a stable heat-safe surface; do not assume compatibility means easy handling.
Use the stated care routine
Lodge says the skillet is seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil and ready to use. Its care guide recommends washing after the pan cools with warm soapy water, then drying and applying a light layer of oil. It advises building seasoning through use and waiting on tomato/lemon-heavy dishes until seasoning has developed. Follow current manufacturer care directions for the exact pan.
Specifications & sources
These are manufacturer specifications, not independent performance measurements. Source records checked on 2026-10-25. We have not tested this model hands-on.
- Model number
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L8SK3
Exact current Lodge product-page variant; not the deep skillet L8DSK3.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Model number (opens in a new tab)
- Overall length including handle
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16.12 in
Includes handle.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Overall length including handle (opens in a new tab)
- Overall width
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10.68 in
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Overall width (opens in a new tab)
- Height
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2 in
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Height (opens in a new tab)
- Empty weight
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5.66 lb
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Empty weight (opens in a new tab)
- Manufacturer-listed heat sources
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Stovetop (including induction), oven, grill, or campfire
Manufacturer-stated compatibility; follow the heat source and cookware instructions.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Manufacturer-listed heat sources (opens in a new tab)
- Factory seasoning statement
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100% natural vegetable oil
Manufacturer claim; use/care page says quick wash before first use.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Factory seasoning statement (opens in a new tab)
- Manufacturer care instructions
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Hand wash, dry, and oil
Product page; linked Lodge care guide adds warm soapy water after cooling.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Manufacturer care instructions (opens in a new tab)
- Cooking Surface Length In
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10.25
Lodge dimensional drawing: cooking-surface length, not diameter.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Cooking Surface Length In (opens in a new tab)
- Cooking Surface Width In
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10.31
Lodge dimensional drawing.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Cooking Surface Width In (opens in a new tab)
- Flat Bottom Width In
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8
Lodge dimensional drawing; use to compare cooktop contact area, not a guarantee of fit.
Checked 2026-10-25. Source for Flat Bottom Width In (opens in a new tab)