Size is usually the first practical decision in choosing a range cooker, because it determines how much you can spend on everything else — a bigger cooker eats into worktop and cabinetry budget, so it's worth sizing correctly rather than defaulting to the biggest option that fits.

70cm is the smallest range cooker Steel Cucine makes and suits a household of two to three, or a kitchen replacing a standard 60cm freestanding cooker where a little extra hob space is welcome. The 70/2 configuration adds a second oven cavity — typically a pizza and grill oven reaching high temperatures quickly — without needing the full 90cm footprint.

90cm is the most popular size for a reason: enough hob space for five or six burners (or a 5-zone induction hob with flex zones), a full-size combi-steam main oven, and a genuinely usable amount of clearance for large trays, roasting dishes and multiple pans at once. It suits most family kitchens without demanding a full kitchen redesign.

100cm, available as a standard double-oven configuration or as a 100/3 triple-oven model, adds either a wider single oven or a dedicated third cavity — usually a pizza/grill oven capable of 315°C — genuinely useful if you cook bread or pizza often, or regularly need two ovens running different dishes at different temperatures for entertaining.

120cm is the largest configuration, typically specified with a 6- or 7-burner hob (or a mix of burners and an electric frytop/barbecue zone) alongside a full-size combi-steam main oven and a second traditional oven. It suits larger households, keen entertainers, or kitchens where the range cooker is intended as the visual centrepiece of an open-plan space.

Beyond width, plan for:

•       Depth — typically around 60cm, consistent across sizes, but always confirm against the specific model's technical drawing.

•       Clearance above the hob — Steel Cucine recommends roughly 65-70cm between a gas hob and the underside of an extractor hood, or 50-55cm for induction, so factor hood height into your ceiling and cabinetry plan early.

•       Alcove width — allow a small tolerance either side of the stated appliance width for installation, rather than cutting cabinetry to an exact match.

Full dimensions for every model are listed against each product, and our FAQ page covers clearance and electrical requirements in detail. If you're still deciding between sizes, the full range cooker collection lets you filter by size and configuration, or bring your kitchen plan into our Wolverhampton showroom and our team can talk through clearances against your actual layout.