Commercial Hot Plates

You will also want to check the overall size of the unit to make sure there is enough counter space available. The width (or depth for some models) will determine the number of burners each unit has. Generally, there are two burners per every twelve inches of length. Some units even have a tiered or step-up design in which the rear burners are higher than the ones in front. This allows the user to more easily access pans on the back burners.