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Size a Little Griddle to Your Grill: Measure Cooking Surface First
Little Griddle sizing starts with measuring the ACTUAL cooking surface of your grill — not the overall grill dimensions or the lid size.
By Reed · Updated November 10, 2026
What you need
- Tape measure
Step by step
Open the lid + remove any warming racks
The griddle sits directly on the primary cooking grates. Clear the chamber so you can see the full usable surface.
Measure the usable cooking surface
Tape-measure the cooking area dimensions — left-to-right and front-to-back. Note those numbers before shopping.
Decide: full-grate or half-grate coverage
Some cooks want a full-grate griddle for batch breakfast; others want a half-grate so they can still sear on direct grates. Little Griddle offers both configurations.
Match to Professional Series or Sizzle-Q
The Professional Series is Little Griddle's large stainless griddle line in multiple sizes; the Sizzle-Q is the compact format. Pick based on footprint and the cooking you actually plan to do.
Common mistakes
- Buying the largest griddle that fits. A full-coverage griddle eliminates direct-grate searing while it's in place. If you still want to sear on the same cook, go half-coverage so part of the grate stays bare.
- Measuring the lid instead of the grate. Lid dimensions are irrelevant — the griddle sits on the grates. Measure what you cook on.
Hands-on tips
- Look at the bumps on the griddle surface — they form an 'X' pattern. That's the Little Griddle grease-channel design; orient the griddle so grease runs toward the drain, not toward the control panel.
- If your grill has unusual grate geometry (uneven heights, awkward supports), bring a digital photo + measurements when you call Little Griddle — they can advise which model fits.
Questions people ask
How do I determine which size to purchase?
First and foremost, consider your particular needs — what you cook and for how many. Then measure the actual cooking surface of your grill (not the shell dimensions) and match to a Little Griddle model that fits.
What's the difference between your stainless steel product lines?
The Professional Series is Little Griddle's large stainless steel griddles in multiple sizes. The Sizzle-Q is a compact format. Both are stainless steel designed for outdoor grilling use.
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