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Wok Range Buying Guide

A wok range is not a burner with a ring on top. It is a single high-output jet burner set below a shaped well, so the flame runs up the sides of a round-bottom wok instead of hitting a flat base. That is where wok hei comes from, and it is why a 95,000 BTU wok ring cooks differently from a 30,000 BTU range burner even when you put the same wok on both.

Start with the ring, not the BTU

Match the ring to the wok you actually cook with. A 13" ring takes a standard 14"–16" restaurant wok; a 16" ring is for the larger 18"–22" woks used for banquet-size batches. A wok that is too small for the ring sits low and scorches at the base; a wok too large sits high and never gets the side heat that makes the technique work. The BTU follows the ring size — 95,000 BTU on the 13", 125,000 BTU on the 16".

Natural gas or liquid propane

Every model here ships configured at the factory for one fuel, with different orifices and regulator pressure. Order the version that matches your building — -NG for natural gas, -LP for liquid propane. Conversion after the fact is a licensed technician with the manufacturer's kit, not a switch on the back. NG vs LP explained →

Flamaster wok ranges at a glance

Model	Ring	BTU	Width	Height	Weight	Fuel
FLM-WOK-NG	13"	95,000	17 1/2"	34"	77 lb	Natural gas
FLM-WOK-LP	13"	95,000	17 1/2"	34"	77 lb	Liquid propane
FLM-WOK16-NG	16"	125,000	17 1/2"	35 1/5"	84 lb	Natural gas
FLM-WOK16-LP	16"	125,000	17 1/2"	35 1/5"	84 lb	Liquid propane

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What it needs from your kitchen

A Type I hood. A wok station throws more heat and vapor than almost anything else on the line, and needs a grease hood with fire suppression under most US codes.
Gas sized for the load. 125,000 BTU on one burner is a real connection — have your gas fitter confirm the line and regulator carry it alongside the rest of the cookline.
Room to work. These stand 34"–35" tall so the wok sits at working height; leave space beside the unit for the ladle rest and the spoon bucket.
Spare parts on hand. Jet burners, wok tips and valves are wear items on a station that runs hot all service — search the model name to find the Flamaster replacement parts.
The rest of the line. A wok station usually sits beside a commercial gas range and a stock pot range. Gas range buying guide →

Wok range FAQ

What is a wok range?

A wok range is a gas unit with a high-output jet burner under a shaped well, built so the flame wraps up the sides of a round-bottom wok. It cooks far hotter and more evenly around the pan than a flat range burner, which is what produces the seared, smoky character known as wok hei.

How many BTU does a wok range need?

Commercial wok ranges run from about 95,000 BTU on a 13-inch ring to 125,000 BTU on a 16-inch ring. For comparison, a 36-inch six-burner range puts 213,000 BTU across its whole top and oven — a single wok ring concentrates more heat in one place than any burner on a standard range.

What size wok ring do I need?

A 13-inch ring fits standard 14 to 16 inch restaurant woks. A 16-inch ring is for larger 18 to 22 inch woks used for banquet-size batches. Match the ring to the wok you cook with rather than buying the biggest available.

Can a wok range run on propane?

Yes. Every model here is available configured for natural gas or liquid propane. The two versions use different orifices and regulator pressure, so order the one that matches your building; converting afterwards requires a licensed technician and the manufacturer's kit.

Do I need a hood over a wok range?

Yes. A wok station produces grease-laden vapor at high volume and needs a Type I hood with fire suppression under most US codes. Confirm the requirement with your local inspector before installation.

Can I use a flat-bottom wok on a wok range?

You can, but it defeats the design. The well and jet burner are shaped to send flame up the sides of a round-bottom wok; a flat-bottom pan sits above that heat and cooks much like it would on a standard range burner.

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