Best Fireplace Grate for a Brick Fireplace: 5 Picks (2026)

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Specifications are manufacturer rated, collected 20 October 2026. Weights are as listed. Two listings state weights or dimensions that differ between the title or bullets and the spec table; the titles and bullets win.

How we scored them

Each grate is scored out of 10 on performance, build, value, safety and warranty, using only what the listing publishes. The weights are on our How We Pick page.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Safety counts only for powered gear or where the listing states safety features; where it does not apply, the score is taken over the remaining 90 points.

How to choose the best fireplace grate for a brick fireplace

Measure the firebox first

A brick firebox is rectangular, so a rectangular grate sits naturally in it. The five here run from a 13 in STBoo to a 36 in Woodeze, with 21 and 24 in options between. The 40 in TITAN is round and stated for fire pits with an inside diameter of at least 42 in, not for a brick firebox. Measure the firebox opening and pick a grate that fits inside it with room to spare.

Steel or cast iron

The Woodeze states A36 grade hot rolled steel bars, 1 in wide by half an inch thick, and the Jusgym and STBoo state steel as well. The UBACKS states cast iron with a high temperature paint coating. Our cast iron vs steel fireplace grate comparison covers the trade-offs; either material works in a brick fireplace when the grate is sized right.

Leg height and airflow

Legs lift the logs so air feeds the fire from below. Stated leg heights here run from 2 in on the STBoo to 4.5 in on the Jusgym, with raised legs on the Woodeze and 4 in on both the TITAN and the UBACKS. Taller legs suit deeper fireboxes with ash build-up; the UBACKS states its 4 in clearance keeps wood above ash build-up.

Weight and warranty

Stated weights run from 8.24 lb on the STBoo to 87 lb on the TITAN, so think about who carries it in. On warranties, the Woodeze states a factory lifetime warranty for indoor use with wood or coal, the Jusgym states a 1-year limited warranty, and the other three state no warranty term.

Sizing, bars and warranties: reading the listings

Bar count and spacing decide how the fire burns. The Jusgym listing states 7 tightly spaced steel bars to keep hot coals in place and prevent log slippage, on 7 evenly distributed legs against sagging. The Woodeze listing states 1 in wide by half an inch thick A36 grade hot rolled steel bars. Denser bars hold embers longer; wider spacing drops ash through faster. Neither is universally better, but the listings that state bar counts give you something to compare.

Weight tracks with durability here. The Woodeze title states 39 lb while its spec table says 41.9 pounds, a small contradiction to note. The UBACKS listing states 24.0 lbs for its 24 in cast iron grate. The Jusgym listing states 12.03 pounds. Heavier is not automatically better for a small firebox, but for daily burning the heavier grates carry more thermal mass and resist warping.

Check the warranty before assuming lifetime means lifetime. The Woodeze listing backs the grate with a factory lifetime guarantee, but only for indoor use with wood or coal: the listing excludes outdoor use, fire pits, gas units and wood stove inserts. None of the other four listings states a warranty term in the data here, so warranty is a Woodeze-only advantage.

Shape follows the firebox. The UBACKS measures 24 in front by 21 in back by 15 in deep, a tapered rectangle that suits tapered brick fireboxes. The STBoo is a compact 13 in square with a back plate and detachable 2 in legs, the portable pick. The TITAN is a 40 in round wagon-wheel grate stated for fire pits with an inside diameter of at least 42 in, which rules it out of most brick fireplaces. Measure the firebox, then match the shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size grate fits a brick fireplace?

Measure the firebox opening first. The five grates here run from 13 to 40 in; the rectangular ones suit brick fireboxes, while the round 40 in TITAN is stated for fire pits. Pick a grate that fits inside the opening with room to spare.

Can I use a round fire pit grate in a brick fireplace?

The TITAN is round and its listing states it fits fire pits with an inside diameter of at least 42 in. For a brick fireplace, the rectangular grates here are the natural fit.

Is steel or cast iron better for a fireplace grate?

Both appear here. The Woodeze states A36 steel bars with a stated lifetime warranty for indoor use, and the UBACKS states cast iron with high temperature paint. Either works when sized to the firebox.

Do these grates need assembly?

The Jusgym and the TITAN state no assembly needed. The STBoo states detachable legs. The UBACKS and Woodeze listings do not state assembly details.

Which grates state a warranty?

The Woodeze states a factory lifetime warranty for indoor use with wood or coal, and the Jusgym states a 1-year limited warranty. The TITAN, UBACKS and STBoo state no warranty term.

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