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The Cutting Board Buyer's Guide: Sizes, Materials, and More 2025

Looking to upgrade your kitchen with a new cutting board? This comprehensive buyer's guide is your ultimate resource. We delve into everything you need to know, from the ideal size for your needs to the best materials for durability and ease of cleaning, and helpful features to consider for your daily cooking routine. Discover the perfect cutting board to make food preparation a breeze and elevate your culinary experience. We will also cover tips and tricks on how to maintain and clean your boards for years of use.

By Molly Breckenhood

Updated July 5, 2025

Overview

Looking to upgrade your kitchen with a new cutting board? This comprehensive buyer's guide is your ultimate resource. We delve into everything you need to know, from the ideal size for your needs to the best materials for durability and ease of cleaning, and helpful features to consider for your daily cooking routine. Discover the perfect cutting board to make food preparation a breeze and elevate your culinary experience. We will also cover tips and tricks on how to maintain and clean your boards for years of use.

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In this guide

Cutting Board Sizes: Find the Right FitWooden Cutting Boards: Pros and ConsPlastic Cutting Boards: Hygienic ChoicesGlass and Composite Cutting BoardsBest Wooden Cutting Board: Our Top Pick

Cutting Board Sizes: Find the Right Fit

Discover the ideal cutting board sizes for your cooking needs and kitchen space.

Professional Carving Board (L)

$134.00

Need a spacious, top-rated cutting board? The Professional Carving Board with Juice Canal (L) 109 is a Food & Wine favorite, lauded as "The Best Large Board." At 20" x 15", it's ideal for tackling large roasts and prepping abundant ingredients. Crafted from sustainable teakwood, this reversible board offers durability, knife-friendliness, and a convenient juice canal for a cleaner cooking experience.

Wooden Cutting Boards: Pros and Cons

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of wooden cutting boards, including material types.

Plastic Cutting Boards: Hygienic Choices

Learn about the advantages of plastic cutting boards, and how to maintain them.

Best Wooden Cutting Board: Our Top Pick

A detailed review of a top-rated wooden cutting board for kitchen use.

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