Foil tray sizes chart
Here’s a foil tray size chart to help you choose the right disposable roasting pans, baking trays, or serving trays. These sizes are commonly used for food storage, baking, roasting, and grilling.
Common Disposable Foil Tray Sizes
| Size | Dimensions (in inches) | Capacity (cups) | Use/Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Foil Tray | 7 x 5 | 2-3 cups | Ideal for individual portions, appetizers, and small desserts. Often used for portion control or meal prep. |
| Quarter-Size Foil Tray | 9.75 x 9.75 | 10-12 cups | Best for smaller meals, side dishes, and desserts. Great for individual servings or smaller batches. |
| Half-Size Foil Tray | 12.75 x 10.38 | 20-24 cups | Perfect for roasting small poultry, side dishes, casseroles, or baked goods. |
| Half-Deep Foil Tray | 12.75 x 10.38 | 40-50 cups | Slightly deeper than the standard half-size tray, ideal for grilling meats or thicker cuts. |
| Full-Size Foil Tray | 19.75 x 12.75 | 50-60 cups | Standard size for large roasts, whole poultry, and multi-layer dishes. |
| Full-Deep Foil Tray | 19.75 x 12.75 | 80-100 cups | Deep variant of the full-size tray, great for large meals, casseroles, or whole roasted meats. |
| Steam Table Pan (Half-Size) | 12.75 x 10.38 | 40-50 cups | Used in buffet and catering services. Great for large side dishes, casseroles, and meats. |
| Steam Table Pan (Full-Size) | 20.75 x 12.75 | 100-120 cups | Larger size for holding large quantities of food, perfect for catering or buffet-style services. |
Detailed Descriptions of Each Size
Mini Foil Tray (7 x 5 inches)
- Capacity: 2-3 cups.
- Use: Ideal for small servings, personal-sized desserts like cupcakes, or appetizers like stuffed mushrooms.
- Common Uses: Small portion meals, mini desserts, and snacks.
Quarter-Size Foil Tray (9.75 x 9.75 inches)
- Capacity: 10-12 cups.
- Use: Good for smaller meals or side dishes, like a single serving of casserole or a few pieces of chicken.
- Common Uses: Baking smaller casseroles, roasting vegetables, or preparing individual servings.
Half-Size Foil Tray (12.75 x 10.38 inches)
- Capacity: 20-24 cups.
- Use: A versatile option for side dishes, casseroles, and smaller roasts. It can hold a small chicken or turkey (up to 8 lbs).
- Common Uses: Roasting smaller poultry, casseroles, baked goods, and side dishes.
Half-Deep Foil Tray (12.75 x 10.38 inches)
- Capacity: 40-50 cups.
- Use: Deeper than the regular half-size tray, this one is suited for thicker cuts of meat or deeper layered dishes like lasagna.
- Common Uses: Grilling ribs, roasting thicker poultry cuts, and making deep casseroles.
Full-Size Foil Tray (19.75 x 12.75 inches)
- Capacity: 50-60 cups.
- Use: Standard size for larger dishes, like a whole turkey (12-20 lbs) or multi-layer casseroles.
- Common Uses: Roasting large meats, baked ziti, or large batches of casseroles.
Full-Deep Foil Tray (19.75 x 12.75 inches)
- Capacity: 80-100 cups.
- Use: A deeper version of the full-size tray, ideal for large meals, multiple-layer dishes, or bulk items.
- Common Uses: Cooking large roasts, casseroles, and whole meals for large gatherings.
Steam Table Pan (Half-Size) (12.75 x 10.38 inches)
- Capacity: 40-50 cups.
- Use: Typically used in buffets and catering events to keep large quantities of food warm.
- Common Uses: Large side dishes, meats, and casseroles that need to be served in bulk.
Steam Table Pan (Full-Size) (20.75 x 12.75 inches)
- Capacity: 100-120 cups.
- Use: For serving large amounts of food at catered events or buffets.
- Common Uses: Holding large quantities of food for events, such as stews, roasted meats, and rice dishes.
Choosing the Right Foil Tray Size
- For Small Meals: Mini trays or quarter-size trays are ideal for personal-sized portions, snacks, or small meals.
- For Family Dinners: Half-size trays are perfect for family meals, casseroles, and side dishes.
- For Large Roasts or Catering: Full-size or full-deep trays work best for roasting large meats or making large batch meals.
- For Buffets or Large Events: Full-size steam table pans are perfect for holding food at events, keeping large servings warm.
By selecting the appropriate tray size, you’ll ensure your cooking and serving are efficient and tailored to your needs.
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