Best Fireplace Grates

Updated July 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Hy-C Fireplace Grate
Hy-C
Fireplace Grate
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This heavy-duty cast iron grate has a solid one-piece basket style design that helps your fire burn hot and effectively.

Pros

Design helps keep the fire burning without a lot of poking or stoking. Less ash left over after burn. Holds a lot of firewood. Puts out good heat. Solid and a good shape. No danger of welds coming apart because this grate is cast iron.

Cons

Legs are very short, which may make it too low for fireplaces with a gas starter.

Best Bang for the Buck
Rocky Mountain Radar Fireplace Grate with Ember Retainer
Rocky Mountain Radar
Fireplace Grate with Ember Retainer
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A fireplace grate with an extra mesh designed to hold embers close to your logs and keep the fire hotter longer.

Pros

2 width options of 23" and 27". Quality welding. Burns logs cleanly. Sturdy. Comes at a reasonable price. Looks good. Delivers quickly. Ember holder helps to burn the wood completely and give more heat.

Cons

The grate ember holder is made from thinner material and has a tendency to fail before the rest of the grate.

Amagabeli Garden & Home Fireplace Grate
Amagabeli Garden & Home
Fireplace Grate
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A well-built fireplace grate with ample bars and solid construction designed for daily use.

Pros

Can be used in either an outdoor or indoor fireplace. Thick and heavy bars. Not wobbly. Good height and width to fill a fireplace. Really heavy.

Cons

The dimensions on the wood holder are only 20", but the legs are 24" wide.

Uniflame Hex Bar Grate
Uniflame
Hex Bar Grate
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The unique shape of this grate is designed to get more airflow into the logs for better burning.

Pros

Square shape. Good for fire pits or pass-through fireplace styles. Very heavy. Can handle big logs. Well made. Large 24" x 24". Can handle outdoor use. Arrives in good condition.

Cons

The legs could be a little bit taller.

Heritage Products Fireplace Grate
Heritage Products
Fireplace Grate
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Quality construction on this basic steel fireplace grate that comes in several size options.

Pros

Product comes in sizes from 15" to 36" width. Allows for good airflow underneath the wood for nice burning. Simple. Lightweight, but sturdy. Thick metal construction. Durable.

Cons

This grate does not have as many crossbars as other grates, and the coals tend to be a long way from the wood.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

37 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
209 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

A fireplace grate will help you keep a firm burning safely for as long as you choose. It consists of cast-iron and other first-rate materials that ensure the grate is made to last. At the same time, a fireplace grate is lightweight and easy to move as needed. Also, a fireplace grate is strong and sturdy, and it is equipped to handle logs of all sizes and shapes. A fireplace grate can be used indoors and outdoors, too. It offers tremendous durability and will maintain its appearance over time. Fireplace grates are available in multiple heights, widths and styles for added convenience as well.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
Pleasant Hearth
Fireplace Grate With Ember Retainer
InnFinest
Fireplace Log Grate
Vestal
Cast-Iron Fireplace Grate
Hi-Flame
Heavy-Duty Fireplace Log Grate
SteelFreak
Steel Grate for Wood Stove & Fireplace
The team that worked on this review
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    Melinda
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Hy-C

Fireplace Grate

Hy-C

Fireplace Grate

This heavy-duty cast iron grate has a solid one-piece basket style design that helps your fire burn hot and effectively.

$116
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Amagabeli Garden & Home

Fireplace Grate

Amagabeli Garden & Home

Fireplace Grate

A well-built fireplace grate with ample bars and solid construction designed for daily use.
$41
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Rocky Mountain Radar

Fireplace Grate with Ember Retainer

Rocky Mountain Radar

Fireplace Grate with Ember Retainer

A fireplace grate with an extra mesh designed to hold embers close to your logs and keep the fire hotter longer.
$44
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Uniflame

Hex Bar Grate

Uniflame

Hex Bar Grate

The unique shape of this grate is designed to get more airflow into the logs for better burning.
$101
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Heritage Products

Fireplace Grate

Heritage Products

Fireplace Grate

Quality construction on this basic steel fireplace grate that comes in several size options.
$49

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