Primo XL Dimensions and Every Primo Grill Size: Junior 200, Large 300, XL 400, XXL 500
Picking a Primo comes down to size. Every Primo ceramic grill uses the same thick ceramic and the same patented oval shape, so the real questions are how big, how heavy and how much it holds. Every number on this page comes straight from Primo's current spec sheets for each grill, so you can plan your patio, cart or outdoor kitchen with confidence. Primo sells the four ovals as the Junior Charcoal, Large Charcoal, X-Large Charcoal and XX-Large Charcoal ceramic grills, and lists a grilling capacity for each one.
Quick answer
The Primo Oval XL 400 measures 28 in. wide at the lid, 22 in. wide at the base, 21.5 in. deep and 27.5 in. tall with the lid closed. The grill alone weighs 250 lbs. It has 400 sq. in. of cooking area, 680 with the optional rack system, on an 18.5 x 25 in. cooking grid. Need more room? The XXL 500 is 29.75 in. wide, 32 in. tall and 282 lbs., with 500 sq. in. of cooking area.
4 oval sizesJunior, Large, XL and XXL, plus a Round
210 to 500Square inches of main cooking area
100 to 282 lbs.Grill-only weight, Junior to XXL
Made in USABuilt in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Primo Oval Junior 200
The portable oval
The smallest oval Primo is 21 in. wide, 21.5 in. tall and 100 lbs. It gives you 210 sq. in. of cooking area, 360 with racks. Pair it with the Primo GO carrier for tailgates and camping.
Primo Oval Large 300
The family size
The Large is 24 in. wide, 25.25 in. tall and 152 lbs. It gives you 300 sq. in. of cooking area, 495 with racks, which Primo sizes for family cookouts.
Primo Oval XL 400
The most popular Primo
The XL is 28 in. wide, 27.5 in. tall and 250 lbs. It gives you 400 sq. in. of cooking area, 680 with racks. Primo calls it its flagship oval and most popular ceramic grill.
Primo Oval XXL 500
The biggest Primo
The XXL is 29.75 in. wide, 32 in. tall and 282 lbs. It gives you 500 sq. in. of cooking area, 850 with racks, and Primo says it feeds a crowd of 20 or more.
Primo Round
The traditional kamado
The Round is 21.5 in. wide, 29.75 in. tall and 200 lbs., with 280 sq. in. on an 18.5 in. round grid. It is Primo's traditional kamado shape, without the oval two-zone firebox.
Primo Ceramic Grill Sizes Compared
These are grill-only measurements, meaning the ceramic grill by itself without a cart, cradle or table. Primo lists them as nominal dimensions.
Grill only
Oval Junior 200
Oval Large 300
Oval XL 400
Oval XXL 500
Width at lid (widest)
21 in.
24 in.
28 in.
29.75 in.
Width at base
17.5 in.
19 in.
22 in.
22.5 in.
Depth
16.25 in.
18.5 in.
21.5 in.
23.75 in.
Height, lid closed
21.5 in.
25.25 in.
27.5 in.
32 in.
Lid height
10.25 in.
10.5 in.
11 in.
14.25 in.
Base height
11.75 in.
14.75 in.
16.5 in.
17.75 in.
Weight
100 lbs.
152 lbs.
250 lbs.
282 lbs.
Cooking grid
13.5 x 18.5 in.
15 x 22 in.
18.5 x 25 in.
20.5 x 26.5 in.
Cooking area
210 sq. in.
300 sq. in.
400 sq. in.
500 sq. in.
With optional racks
360 sq. in.
495 sq. in.
680 sq. in.
850 sq. in.
Clearance behind
10 in.
12 in.
12 in.
12 in.
The Primo Round is 21.5 in. wide and deep, 29.75 in. tall and 200 lbs., with 280 sq. in. on an 18.5 in. round grid. Primo also asks for at least 2 in. of clearance around every grill, plus the space behind it listed above so the lid can open fully. The XXL needs 42.875 in. of height with the lid open.
Primo XL vs XXL: Which Big Oval Fits?
These are the two sizes buyers compare most. The XXL is only 1.75 in. wider than the XL, but it is 4.5 in. taller and 32 lbs. heavier, and its grid is 2 in. wider and 1.5 in. longer.
- Pick the XL 400 if you cook for a family or regular cookouts. It has room for 8 whole chickens or 10 racks of ribs.
- Pick the XXL 500 if you cook for big groups. It holds 10 whole chickens, 12 racks of ribs or 3 whole turkeys.
Grilling Capacity: Which Size for How Many People
Primo lists a grilling capacity for each of its ceramic grills. Grilling capacity is the easiest way to match a size to how you cook, because it shows what fits on the main grate at once, before you add the optional racks. A bigger firebox also holds more lump charcoal for long cooks.
Grilling capacity
Oval Junior 200
Oval Large 300
Oval XL 400
Oval XXL 500
Whole chickens
3
6
8
10
Whole turkeys
1 small
1
2
3
Steaks
4
8
12
16
Burgers
8
12
20
28
Racks of ribs
4
8
10
12
Ears of corn
6
8
12
18
Best for
Small groups, tailgates
Family cookouts
Regular cookouts
Crowds of 20 or more
How to choose your size
- Oval Junior 200: couples, small patios and travel. Primo says it cooks for 5 to 10 people on the GO carrier.
- Oval Large 300: most families. Room for 6 chickens or 8 racks of ribs.
- Oval XL 400: the best all-around size for the large charcoal grill crowd who host often.
- Oval XXL 500: the x-large charcoal pick for big parties, catering-size brisket and whole turkeys.
Setups, Carts and Built-In Cut-Outs
Every size can sit in a built-in island, ride on a cart or table, or come as an All-In-One with a cradle and fold-down side tables. The All-In-One adds a cradle with locking casters, side tables, an ash tool and a grate lifter. The oval All-In-Ones also include heat deflectors and a firebox divider.
Shop by setup
Built-in cut-out shelf depth
For an island, Primo gives the depth from the top of the countertop down to the supporting shelf. The hinge-notch cut-out sits the lip of the grill lower to the countertop and needs a deeper shelf.
Shelf depth
Oval Junior 200
Oval Large 300
Oval XL 400
Oval XXL 500
Standard cut-out
Not recommended
10.25 in.
12 in.
13.125 in.
Hinge-notch cut-out
11 in.
13 in.
14 in.
Standard only
Download the exact cut-out template for your size from Primo's downloads page and check it against the grill on site before you cut. Every grill in our Primo ceramic grills collection ships with that model's spec sheet on its product page.
Dimensions, weights, cooking areas and grilling capacity from Primo's 2026 spec sheets. Prices checked November 1, 2026.
Not sure which Primo fits your space?
Send us your patio or island measurements and we will help you pick the right size and setup. Call Matt, the owner, at 888-678-3530.
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