The 12"×8"×2" is the thickest, heaviest, and most heat-retentive block in the Himalayan salt cooking range. At two inches thick across a 12"×8" surface, this block takes longer to heat than any other format but holds that heat through an entire cooking session without significant temperature drop. A single block is the right starting point for a home chef or restaurant cook who wants to experience the full capability of professional-grade Himalayan salt block cooking before building a larger supply.