Illustration of an upturned frying pan with a smaller metal base beside an unlit induction hob cooking zone.

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An induction-ready pan can still be too small for your hob

The rim size is not the whole story. A pan's magnetic base, the chosen cooking zone and the hob's own instructions determine whether they are a useful match. We unpack the numbers behind the shift.

By Hannah Wright 5 min read Updated 18 October 2026, 07:40 UTC

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