Fire Pit Sizing Guide
Which burner fits which pan, how big to cut your opening, and which gas kit matches the way you'll run it. Every pairing below comes from a kit we already build and ship.
Cut the opening 1/4" wider than the pan
Your pan drops into the opening and rests on its lip, so the hole is cut to the pan's outside dimensions plus about 1/4 inch. That gap is deliberate: stainless expands as the burner heats, and a pan cut tight will bind.
Measure the opening, not the table. A 38×10" pan needs roughly a 38.25×10.25" cut. Pans are 2" deep with a 1/2" to 1" lip, so allow at least 2" of clear depth below the surface, plus room for the burner's 1/2" NPT fitting and hose beneath it.
Round pit or linear table?
Burner shape follows the shape of your opening. Round and square openings take a ring; long rectangular openings take a T, H, or straight burner.
| Burner | Flame pattern | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Single Ring | One circle of flame | 6", 35", 48", 60" |
| Double Ring | Two concentric rings, fuller display | 12", 18", 24", 36" |
| 1-Piece T-Burner | Even coverage across a rectangle | 12", 24", 36", 48", 60" |
| 3-Piece T-Burner | Same, ships in sections for long pits | 14", 26", 50", 74", 98", 122" |
| H-Burner | Fills wider pans, 10" widths | 20", 30", 40" |
| Straight / Log Lighter | Single line of flame | 6", 12", 24", 36", 48", 60" |
The 35", 48" and 60" single rings are built to run around a statue or water feature rather than fill a pit.
Proven pan and burner combinations
These are the exact pairings in our Complete Kits. If your opening matches one of these, the sizing is already solved. Ring pairings use the double ring burner.
| Pan | Burner ring | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 16" square | 12" | Small pits, fire bowls, concrete planters |
| 22" square | 18" | Standard square fire pit table |
| 28" square | 24" | Large square statement build |
| 22" round | 18" | Fire bowls and round planters |
| 38" round | 24" | Large round fire pit table |
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| Pan | T-Burner | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 26×7" | 24" | Compact linear table |
| 38×7" | 36" | 4-seat fire table |
| 50×7" | 48" | 6-seat fire table |
| 64×7" | 60" | 8-seat or statement piece |
| Pan | H-Burner | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 28×10" | 20" | Compact wide table |
| 38×10" | 30" | Mid-size 4-seat table |
| 50×10" | 40" | Large outdoor living feature |
Building to a size that isn't listed? The pattern is straightforward — a T-burner runs about 2" shorter than its pan, an H-burner about 8 to 10" shorter, and a ring about 4" smaller than a square pan's width. Call us before you cut and we'll confirm the combination.
Pick the kit that matches your setup
The burner is the flame; the kit is everything that gets gas to it. All four install in about 15 minutes, are outdoor-use only, and are sold with the burner separate so you can size it from the tables above.
20PSI adjustable LP regulator and a 12-foot high-pressure hose. Flame is controlled at the tank — no fireside adjustment.
Adds a key valve with cover plate and key, plus 3-foot and 12-foot hoses, so you can raise and lower the flame at the pit.
Built for a propane tank hidden inside the table cabinet. Two 3-foot hoses and key valve control.
No regulator — connects straight to an existing gas stub via a 1/2" brass fitting. Works with natural gas or plumbed propane.
Two alloys, each where it belongs
The burner sits in the flame, so it's 316 marine-grade stainless — the grade that resists salt air and corrosion, and why we warranty it for life. The pan holds the media and takes the weight, so it's 304 stainless at 18 gauge: heavier-duty steel than most 304 pans on the market, which is what keeps it from oil-canning or warping once it's loaded and hot.
- Burner material
- 316 stainless
- Pan material
- 304 stainless
- Pan thickness
- 18 gauge
- Pan depth
- 2"
- Pan lip
- 1/2" – 1"
- Burner connection
- 1/2" NPT
- Cut allowance
- +1/4" over pan
- Square pans
- 16 · 22 · 28"
- Round pans
- 22 · 38"
- Rect. pan widths
- 7" · 10"
- Rect. pan lengths
- 26 · 28 · 38 · 50 · 64"
- Burner warranty
- Lifetime
The 28" square pan ships with a 1/2" lip and no holes drilled — plan to drill it to suit your burner mount.
Tell us your opening size and we'll spec it
Send the inside dimensions of your cut and how you'll run the gas, and we'll spec the burner, pan and kit for you before you order. A real person in Tampa answers.