16" Round
Matches the shape of your pizza, so it's easy to center, launch and rotate. 12.9 lb.
$79.99
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Pizzeria-crisp crust from your home oven
A 6mm solid carbon steel plate that stores your oven's heat and drives it into the dough, so the base crisps the way a stone never quite manages.
4.8 · 29 ratings on Amazon- Reviewers got a crispier crust than their pizza stone on the very first bake
- Holds heat between bakes, so pizza #3 comes out like pizza #1
- Solid steel, nothing to crack. 14" oak-handle rocker cutter included
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Why steel beats stone
Home ovens top out around 500–550°F. A pizza steel makes the most of that heat.
Faster bottom heat
Steel transfers heat into the dough much faster than ceramic, so the base sets and crisps before the toppings overcook.
Ready for the next pizza
6 mm of steel stores enough heat that the second and third pizza come out as well as the first.
Nothing to crack
Solid low-carbon steel with a nitrided dark gray finish. No ceramic to crack from thermal shock.
Not just pizza
Reviewers use it for bread, flatbread and pastries, and for searing and roasting vegetables.
A complete set
Every box includes a 14" oak-handle rocker cutter and a care manual. Ready to gift.
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Find your size
Same 6 mm steel, cutter and care manual in every box. Pick the shape that fits your oven and how you bake.
16 x 13.4" Rectangle
Takes less oven space than the square. Great for smaller and standard ovens. 13.9 lb.
$79.99
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16 x 16" Square
The most baking room: a large pizza, two small ones, or bread loaves. 16.2 lb.
$89.99
Check price on AmazonPrices shown as of October 28, 2026. Amazon shows the current price at checkout. Measure your oven rack before ordering.
Which size fits you?
Measure your oven rack first. All three sizes are 6 mm thick.
| 16" Round | 16 x 13.4" Rectangle | 16 x 16" Square | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baking surface | 16" diameter | 16 x 13.4 in | 16 x 16 in |
| Weight | 12.9 lb | 13.89 lb | 16.2 lb |
| Best for | Classic round pizzas, easy rotating | Smaller and standard ovens | Big pizzas, two small pizzas, bread |
| Price (Oct 2026) | $79.99 | $79.99 | $89.99 |
Pizza steel vs. pizza stone
Both go in a home oven. Here is how they differ.
| CALDORO Pizza Steel | Typical pizza stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 6 mm low-carbon steel | Ceramic or cordierite |
| Heat transfer to the dough | Fast, for a crisper base | Slower |
| Between pizzas | Holds heat for back-to-back bakes | Often needs time to reheat |
| Cracking | No ceramic to crack | Can crack from thermal shock |
| Weight | Heavier (12.9–16.2 lb) | Usually lighter |
| Care | Hand wash, dry, keep seasoned | Scrape and brush, no soap |
CALDORO Pizza Steel: key facts
The CALDORO Pizza Steel is a 6 mm (0.24 in) low-carbon steel baking plate with a nitrided dark gray finish, designed for home ovens. Steel conducts and stores heat better than a ceramic pizza stone, which gives pizza and bread a crisp, evenly browned base. It comes in 16-inch round, 16 x 13.4-inch rectangle and 16 x 16-inch square sizes, each with a 14-inch oak-handle rocker cutter and a care manual.
- Material: 6 mm (0.24 in) low-carbon steel with a nitrided dark gray finish.
- Sizes: 16-inch round (12.9 lb), 16 x 13.4-inch rectangle (13.89 lb) and 16 x 16-inch square (16.2 lb).
- Every box includes the steel, a 14-inch oak-handle rocker (mezzaluna) cutter and a care manual.
- Sold on Amazon.com (parent ASIN B0HP3J144H). Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings as of October 2026.
- Reviewers report the best results after preheating 45–60 minutes at 500–550°F.
- Care: hand wash, dry thoroughly and season before first use.
| Material | Low carbon steel |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 6 mm (0.24 in) |
| Finish | Nitrided, dark gray |
| Sizes | 16" round · 16 x 13.4" rectangle · 16 x 16" square |
| Weight | 12.9 lb (round) · 13.89 lb (rectangle) · 16.2 lb (square) |
| In the box | Pizza steel, 14" oak-handle rocker (mezzaluna) cutter, care manual |
| Care | Hand wash, dry thoroughly, keep lightly seasoned |
| Model numbers | CAL-PS-R16-6 · CAL-PS-16134-6 · CAL-PS-1616-6 |
Who it's for
Great fit if you…
- bake pizza at home in a regular oven and want a crisper base
- have cracked a pizza stone before
- make several pizzas in a row for family or friends
- also bake bread, flatbread or pastries
Not the right pick if you…
- need something light to move in and out of the oven often (it weighs 13–16 lb)
- don't want to hand-wash and season a steel
- haven't checked that your oven rack fits 16 inches
How it works
- Pick your size. Measure your oven rack and choose round, rectangle or square.
- Season it once. Follow the care manual to season the steel before the first bake.
- Preheat well. Set it on an upper-middle rack and preheat 45–60 minutes at your oven's top temperature (500–550°F).
- Launch and bake. Slide the pizza onto the hot steel and bake until the crust is browned and bubbly.
- Slice and repeat. Cut with the rocker cutter and launch the next pizza. The steel is still hot.
What early reviewers say
4.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings on Amazon. The themes below come from Amazon Vine reviews (reviewers received the product free).
What reviewers love
- A crispier crust than their pizza stone, from the first bake
- Holds heat well for back-to-back pizzas
- Smooth, solid build with a hard, almost non-stick finish
- The included cutter is sharp and better than expected
- Works for bread, pastries, searing and roasting too
Good to know before you buy
- It's heavy (13–16 lb), so be careful moving it when hot
- Season it before first use and avoid leaving acidic food on it
- Measure your oven before choosing a size
- Prefer a wheel cutter? The included one is a rocker
Frequently asked questions
Is a pizza steel better than a pizza stone?
For home ovens, usually yes. Steel transfers heat into the dough faster than ceramic, so the base crisps before the toppings overcook, and it holds heat between pizzas. Steel also has no ceramic to crack. The trade-off is weight: the CALDORO steel weighs 12.9 to 16.2 lb.
Which CALDORO size should I choose?
Choose the 16-inch round for classic round pizzas and easy rotating, the 16 x 13.4-inch rectangle for smaller or standard ovens, and the 16 x 16-inch square for the most room (large pizzas, two small pizzas or bread). Measure your oven rack first.
How long should I preheat a pizza steel?
Reviewers get the best results after preheating 45 to 60 minutes at the oven's highest setting, typically 500 to 550°F.
Do I need to season it?
Yes. Season the steel before first use as described in the included care manual, and keep it lightly seasoned. This protects the carbon steel and helps food release.
How do I clean it? Is it dishwasher safe?
No. Hand wash, then dry it thoroughly right away so the carbon steel doesn't rust.
What's in the box?
The pizza steel, a 14-inch rocker (mezzaluna) cutter with an oak handle, and a care manual.
How thick and heavy is it?
All sizes are 6 mm (0.24 in) thick. The round weighs 12.9 lb, the rectangle 13.89 lb and the square 16.2 lb.
Where can I buy the CALDORO Pizza Steel?
It is sold on Amazon.com. Every Buy on Amazon button on this page goes to the official CALDORO listing.
Make your next pizza night the crispiest yet
Pick your size on Amazon. The steel, cutter and care manual ship in one box.
Buy on AmazonLast updated 2026-10-28