You may simply be cooking burgers for 2 or you may be cooking for a crowd. Unless you are in the market for a hibachi-style grill, you should consider at least 300 square inches (762 square cm) of cooking space.
[header] How to buy a charcoal grill [title] Determine the size of the grill you need. [substeps] Charcoal grills come in many sizes-from the tiny hibachi to huge kettle grills. To determine the best size for you, think about the kinds and amount of food that you'll be cooking.