RACO Contemporary Stockpot Sizes: 30cm vs 24cm Guide
By RACO Australia | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Buying Guides
Decide between the RACO Contemporary 30cm/15.1L and 24cm/5.7L stockpots using batch size, hob and oven fit, and storage rules for family cooking and preserving.
Quick answer
Choose the RACO Contemporary 30cm/15.1L stockpot if you regularly cook stock, crab or corn in big batches, preserve fruit, or cook for a crowd and your hob and oven can take a 30cm pot. Choose the 24cm/5.7L if you cook for two to four most nights and want a pot that heats faster, lifts more easily, and stores in a standard cupboard.
Why the size gap matters more than the diameter
The 30cm pot holds 15.1L and the 24cm holds 5.7L, so the larger one is roughly two and a half times the capacity, not just a wider version of the same pot. That changes how much liquid you can boil, how long it takes to reach a simmer, and how much space it claims on the hob and in storage.
A larger pot also weighs more when full, which matters when you lift it to a sink to drain or cool. If you have wrist or shoulder limitations, the 24cm is the safer everyday choice even if you occasionally wish for more volume.
Induction, oven and hob fit: check before you commit
Both pots are induction-compatible and oven safe up to 200°C, so the deciding factor is physical fit. Measure your largest hob ring: a 30cm base can overhang a small ring, which wastes heat and can mark the hob. Check your oven's internal width and shelf height too, because a 30cm pot with a lid may not fit under a low grill element.
If you use a portable induction plate or a compact apartment hob, the 24cm is usually the more practical match. If you have a full-size 60cm or wider hob, the 30cm has room to sit properly.
The storage and cleaning trade-off
Both pots are dishwasher safe, which removes scrubbing from the decision. Storage is the real constraint: the 30cm pot needs a deep cupboard or a hanging rack, while the 24cm fits in most base cabinets. Measure your shelf height with the lid on before ordering the larger size.
If storage is tight, the 24cm plus a separate preserving session in a borrowed or rented pot can be more practical than owning a pot you rarely use.
Decision rules for choosing your stockpot size
- Rule 1: Match capacity to your usual batch, not your biggest ever batch: If you routinely make more than 5L of stock, soup or preserved fruit in one session, choose the 30cm/15.1L. If your typical batch is under 5L, choose the 24cm/5.7L and use it more often. Count your last three large cooking sessions before deciding.
- Rule 2: Measure the hob ring and oven before the pot: A 30cm base needs a hob ring wide enough to support it and an oven shelf tall enough for the pot plus lid. If either measurement is tight, the 24cm is the safer fit. Write down your largest ring diameter and oven shelf height with the lid on.
- Rule 3: Check the full weight you will lift: A full 15.1L pot is heavy. If you drain, cool or move the pot while full, choose the 24cm unless another person can help with lifting. Plan where you will drain and cool the pot before you buy the larger size.
- Rule 4: Preserving and stock favour the 30cm only if you have storage: The 15.1L pot is the practical choice for large preserving batches and long stock reductions, but it needs a deep cupboard or hanging space. If storage is limited, the 24cm is the better all-round buy. Measure your deepest cupboard shelf before choosing the 30cm.
Product facts
- RACO Contemporary Stainless Steel Induction Stockpot 30cm/15.1L: 30cm diameter with 15.1L capacity, induction compatible, oven safe to 200°C and dishwasher safe. The large capacity suits stock, preserving and crowd cooking, but only if your hob ring, oven and cupboard can accommodate a 30cm pot.
RACO Contemporary Stainless Steel Induction Stockpot 30cm/15.1L - RACO Contemporary Stainless Steel Induction Stockpot 24cm/5.7L: 24cm diameter with 5.7L capacity, induction compatible, oven safe to 200°C and dishwasher safe. The smaller volume heats faster and stores more easily, making it the better everyday pot for two to four people.
RACO Contemporary Stainless Steel Induction Stockpot 24cm/5.7L
Who each size suits
Best for
- Families of five or more who cook stock, soup or pasta in large batches
- Home preservers making jam, chutney or bottled fruit in volume
- Cooks with a wide hob ring, a tall oven and deep cupboard storage
Not for
- Singles or couples who rarely cook more than 5L at a time
- Small kitchens, compact hobs or low oven cavities
- Anyone who needs to lift a full pot without help
