OuterStone Fire Pit - Square

The Owner's Insights on the Square OuterStone Fire Pit

This is the smallest and most affordable OuterStone table, and it is the one I steer people toward when the patio is a courtyard rather than a corridor. Forty inches on each side puts it neatly at the center of four chairs, and the square burner pan at 15.7 inches gives you a compact block of flame instead of a long trough.

The stone is the reason to buy it. Sintered rather than cast, so it will not chalk or fade, and a spilled glass of red leaves nothing at all. There are adjustable feet on all four corners too, which matters more than it sounds on old flagstones.

Honest note on fit: this runs at 45,000 BTU rather than the 55,000 of the rectangular tables. Sitting close, you will not notice. Sitting back on a genuinely cold night, you will.

What Customers Say About the OuterStone Fire Pit

Owners of Outer's OuterStone range consistently mention how easily it lights, how quickly the heat arrives, and how well the stone has held up across full seasons left outdoors.

One long-time Outer owner in Alabama, who deliberated over fire pits for years before buying, describes it as easy to use and genuinely good-looking, and credits Outer's service as the deciding factor over local retailers. Another, on a windy patio, notes the buckle-down covers are what make it work there.

Feedback specific to this square configuration is still thin, so read these as range-level themes rather than SKU-level verdicts.

Why You'll Love the Square OuterStone Fire Pit

• Square 40" footprint. Anchors four chairs evenly where a long rectangular table would look stranded.
• Sintered stone surface. Cannot be etched, scratched, or burned, so it looks unchanged years later.
• Adjustable feet on all four corners. Levels cleanly on uneven flags or a settled deck.
• Doubles as a low table. Drop the burner cover on and the stone becomes a surface for drinks and trays.
• Non-porous and antimicrobial. Free of resins and sealants, so nothing soaks in and nothing needs resealing.
• Propane or natural gas. Choose your configuration at checkout, including a permanent fixed-line hookup.

Why You Should Consider an Outer Fire Pit Table

Outer builds for furniture that stays outdoors permanently rather than furniture you store each winter, and sells direct so questions reach product specialists instead of a general support line. The fire pit carries a 3 year limited warranty. On a piece that will live on your patio for a decade, that is most of what makes the purchase feel safe.

Why is the square fire pit 45,000 BTU instead of 55,000?

Because the burner is smaller. The square table uses a 15.7 inch square pan where the rectangular tables use a 28.6 by 13.9 inch pan, and a shorter burner simply moves less gas. We would rather tell you plainly than have you discover it on a spec sheet afterwards. For context, 45,000 BTU still sits at the upper end of the 30,000 to 50,000 range most patio fire tables occupy, and it is ample for people seated within arm's reach. If you entertain outdoors in real cold with a wide seating circle, the rectangular table's extra output is genuinely worth paying for.

What is the difference between this and the Cooking Set?

The table is identical. The Cooking Set adds a cast iron griddle and the stand it sits on, which turns the burner into a cooking surface. Nothing else changes. If you want the fire pit as a heat source and a low table, this is the right buy and you are not missing anything structural. If cooking is part of the plan, order the Cooking Set up front rather than adding accessories later, since Outer only approves its own griddle and stand parts for use on this table.

Where can you put a fire pit table?

Outdoors only, on a flat, stable surface, installed by a qualified service professional. Keep at least 4 feet between the table and any building structure, plants, or combustible material, and leave 6 feet of clear air above with no overhang or branches. Concrete or slate is the ideal base, a wooden deck is acceptable, and dirt or grass are not. The unit draws air through vents along its bottom edge, so keep the sides clear. Check your local fire code and any HOA rules before ordering.

OuterStone Fire Pit Square Specifications

Assembled dimensions	40" L x 40" W x 14.2" H
Burner pan	15.7" L x 15.7" W, stainless steel
Ceramic spheres	3" diameter
Gas hose	10 ft propane or 10 ft natural gas
Product weight	162 lbs
Heat output	45,000 BTU
Body material	Sintered stone (OuterStone)
Inner frame	6063 aluminum alloy
Fuel type	Liquid propane or natural gas, selected as a variant
Propane tank	Fits 20 lb LPG cylinder, tank and tank cover not included
Ignition	Electronic
Levelling	Adjustable foot on each corner
Certification	CSA approved for safe fuel burning
Warranty	3 year limited
What's in the box	Fire pit table, ceramic spheres, metal burner cover, gas hose
Cooking accessories	Not included, available in the Cooking Set configuration
Indoor use	Not permitted, outdoor use only
Packed dimensions	TBC
Assembly required	TBC
Country of manufacture	TBC

WARNING: This appliance can expose you to carbon monoxide and other combustion by-products known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

Care and maintenance

For everyday cleaning, wipe the stone with a damp cloth to lift dust and debris. For a deeper clean or to remove a stain, use a soft sponge or lint-free rag with mild detergent and warm water, then rinse thoroughly so no detergent residue remains. Make sure the surface is completely dry before you cover it. Soot on the ceramic spheres is a normal by-product of burning propane and rinses away with water.