Fire Grate 615mm x 350mm Heavy Duty Steel Basket Open Fireplace Tool 9 Bars SP61E

The 615mm x 350mm fire grate is a practical size for open fireplaces that need a solid, heavy duty grate without stepping up to the wider 745mm or 875mm options. It gives you a sturdy base for burning firewood while helping lift logs off the hearth so air can circulate underneath more easily.

If your old grate has warped, cracked, rusted out or simply never fit the fireplace properly, replacing it with the right size can make a real difference. A well-made steel basket fire grate helps create a steadier burn, lets ash fall away from the timber more easily, and gives the fire better support through regular winter use.

615mm fire grate for open fireplaces

This heavy duty fire grate is built for open hearth use where you want strength, airflow and a neater fit inside the fireplace opening. The 615mm width suits fireplaces that need more coverage than a small grate, while still keeping a more compact footprint than the larger sizes in the range.

The basket design helps keep fuel raised off the base, which is exactly what many people want from a replacement fire grate. Instead of logs sitting flat in ash, the fire has room to breathe underneath, which helps with both starting and maintaining a more reliable burn.

Key features

• 615mm x 350mm size for open fireplaces
• 9-bar fire grate design
• Heavy duty build using 16mm square steel bearers and legs
• Plates made from 8mm thick x 40mm wide flat steel
• 160mm overall height to raise firewood off the hearth
• 50mm ash tray clearance
• Steel grade AS 3679-250

Specifications

Why size matters with a fire grate

Getting the width right is one of the biggest parts of choosing a fire grate for an open fireplace. A grate that is too small can look lost and support less timber than you want, while one that is too wide may not sit comfortably within the internal opening. The 615mm size sits in a useful middle zone for fireplaces that need something more substantial than a compact grate without moving into the broader hearth sizes.

It is also worth measuring the internal fireplace width where the grate will actually sit, rather than guessing from the outer surround. That gives you a much better idea of whether this size is the right fit for your setup.

FAQs

How do I know if this fire grate will fit my fireplace?

Measure the internal width of your fireplace where the grate will actually sit, not the outer surround. You want enough room for the grate to sit neatly within the opening without being jammed in too tightly.

Is 615mm a good size for a standard open fireplace?

For many open fireplaces, 615mm works well as a mid-width option. It gives you more coverage than a smaller grate without stepping up into the wider sizes designed for broader hearth openings.

Why use a raised fire grate instead of placing logs on the hearth?

A raised grate helps air circulate underneath the firewood more easily, which can help the fire burn more steadily and lets ash fall away from the timber rather than building up around it.

Is this better for replacing an old warped or rusted grate?

Yes. If your current grate is sagging, rusted through, cracked or no longer sits properly, replacing it with a heavy duty steel grate can make the fireplace more practical to use again.

Should I choose this size or go larger?

That comes down to the internal width of your fireplace and how much of the hearth you want the grate to cover. If your fireplace opening is on the wider side, it may be worth comparing this size with the larger options in the range before deciding.