Sheet pan/baking tray convention outside the US?
In this video, a Frenchman visits New York and buys a half sheet pan, which he appears unfamiliar with (both the term and the device itself) despite being an experienced cook. So I'm wondering: is there not a sheet pan convention outside the US? I'd just assumed that the full/half/quarter sheet system was universal. Ditto for the sheet pan itself, since it's cheap and indestructible. Are those only used in the US?
(I did find this history of the standard sheet pan, which discusses patent filings and brand names in the US in the early 20th century, but that thread doesn't discuss whether it's unique to the US.)
Best Answer
I'm not aware of any standard size baking trays in Europe. Here in Germany your baking tray comes with your oven. As several manufactures produce basically the same product some trays may be used interchangeably, but there is no guarantee that they really fit.
You can purchase universal folding trays that can adjust to the different ovens but they come with their own issues.
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What size is sheet pan?
Quarter sheet pans are typically 9 by 13 inches (a standard size for sheet cakes), half sheet pans are 18 by 13 inches (this is the size of most pans described simply as baking sheets) and full sheet pans are 26 by 18 inches (too big to fit in many home ovens, but the standard commercial size).What is the difference between a baking tray and a baking sheet?
The two terms \u2014 tray and sheet \u2014 are often used interchangeably, or used based on regional preference. Technically, though, there is a difference: a \u201cbaking tray\u201d has rimmed sides, and a \u201cbaking sheet\u201d has no rimmed sides.Is a 9x13 pan a quarter sheet?
Quarter Sheet Halve that half-sheet pan and you'll end up with a quarter-sheet pan. You may have already guessed, but it measures 13-by-9 inches. This is the sheet pan to use for smaller batch cooking.What size is a 1/4 sheet pan?
Available in 1/4-size. Measures 13-inch length by 9-1/2-inch width by 1-inch height.Seasoning Your Baking Sheets to Improve Browning
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Answer 2
According to Wikipedia, sheet pan dimensions in Europe follow the GN convention, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheet_pan#European_sizes
Answer 3
There are a number of typical sizes for common sheet pans used for baking:
France: 400 x 600 mm
UK: 460 x 760 mm
US: 330 x 460 mm (13" x 18")
GN 2/1: 530 x 650 mm
GN 1/1: 530 × 325 mm
GN is short for GastroNorm. In my experience the French and US sizes (French sizes also come in 1/2 and 1/4 sizes) are the easiest to find baking equipment for.
What sizes Silpats are available in is a good way of finding the common sizes: https://www.sasademarle.com/store/silicone-liners/silpat-premium-liners/silpat/silpat-uk/
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