Picking a Blackstone by the inch number alone is how people end up with a griddle that is too big for the patio or too small for the crew. Width is only part of it. Heat zones, cooking area and cover fit decide how a size feels once it is on your deck.
Quick answer: Blackstone sells four common widths: 17, 22, 28 and 36 inches. The 17 inch has one burner, the 22 and 28 inch each have two independently controlled heat zones, and the 36 inch has four. Choose 17 or 22 inches for travel and small spaces, 28 inches for everyday cooking at home, and 36 inches when you regularly cook for a crowd.
What are the Blackstone griddle sizes?
Blackstone griddle sizes are named for the width of the cooking top: 17, 22, 28 and 36 inches. Blackstone describes the number as the measurement across, so it tells you how much room you have side to side, not the full footprint of the unit.
| Size | Heat zones | Cooking area | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 inch | 1 burner | about 267 sq in | Camping, RV trips, small apartments |
| 22 inch | 2 zones | 361 sq in | Couples, small households, trailer cooking |
| 28 inch | 2 zones | 517 sq in | Everyday cooking for a family at home |
| 36 inch | 4 zones | 768 sq in | Large families, parties, big batches |
These figures are for the Original series. Select, Iron Forged and combo models can differ, so confirm the numbers on the product page before you order. You can browse every option by size: 17 inch griddles, 22 inch griddles, 28 inch griddles and 36 inch griddles.
How many heat zones does each Blackstone size have?
A heat zone is a burner you control on its own. More zones let you sear on one side and hold food warm on the other. This is the real jump between sizes, more than the inches.
The 22 inch and 28 inch both have two zones. The 28 inch gives you 517 square inches against 361, which is about 43 percent more room, but the same two settings. The 36 inch changes the equation. It has four zones and 768 square inches, about 49 percent more area than the 28 inch.
If you cook bacon on one side and pancakes on the other, a 28 inch already does it. If you want proteins, vegetables and buns each at their own temperature at the same time, that is what the four zones on the 36 inch are for.
Which Blackstone size is best for camping and small spaces?
The 17 inch and 22 inch griddles are tabletop models built to travel. Blackstone positions the 17 inch for camping, RVing and small apartments, and the 22 inch for small groups and cooking on the go.
Tabletop means it needs a surface, so plan for a table or a stand. KS carries a stand for 17 and 22 inch griddles, plus carry bags cut for each size.
Check the fuel setup before you pack. The 22 inch Original tabletop is listed as running on a one pound propane regulator, with the adapter hose sold separately. If you plan to run it from a larger tank at a campsite, add a propane adapter hose to the order.
Is a 28 inch or 36 inch griddle better for home cooking?
Choose the 28 inch for two to four people cooking most nights. Choose the 36 inch when you routinely feed a crowd or want four separate temperatures.
Owners in online griddle forums split on this one. Some move from a 22 inch to a 36 inch because the smaller top felt cramped. Others sell a 36 inch because it was more than the household needed. Both are the same mistake from opposite ends: buying the size you imagined cooking for instead of the size you actually cook for.
A bigger top also means a bigger cover, a bigger stand and a bigger spot to store it. Measure where it will live first, then pick the size.
Do covers and accessories fit every Blackstone size?
No. Covers, hard lids and carry bags are cut for a specific width, and within the same width they can differ by series. Check the size and the series before you add one to the cart.
KS lists separate Blackstone griddle covers for the 22, 28 and 36 inch griddles, hard covers for each of those sizes, and a soft cover for the 44 inch griddle. Even the 28 inch has an Original cover for a griddle with a hood, plus separate Select Series and Professional Series covers. Match the cover to the exact model name on the product page.
Fuel matters too. If you plan to run a station on a home natural gas line, KS sells natural gas conversion kits. Check which models a kit fits before you order.
How do I choose a Blackstone size in four questions?
Four questions settle it: where the griddle will live, who you cook for, how many temperatures you want at once, and what you will store it under.
- Will it travel to the campsite, the cottage or the trailer? Pick the 17 or 22 inch.
- Do you cook for two to four people at home most nights? Pick the 28 inch.
- Do you regularly feed a crowd, or want four zones? Pick the 36 inch.
- Do you have room for the unit and the right cover? If not, drop down one size.
Whatever you pick, the first seasoning sets how food releases from the plate. Our guide to Blackstone seasoning mistakes covers the fixes for food that sticks.
Pick the size for how you cook, not for the biggest number on the box. When you know the size, shop Blackstone griddles in Canada and match the cover and fuel kit at the same time.
