Not all cooking pots and pans are suitable for both gas and induction stovetops. The key difference between these two types of stovetops lies in how they generate heat:
Gas Stovetops: Gas stoves create a flame that heats the bottom and sides of the cookware directly. As a result, they are compatible with a wide range of materials, including stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, and even some non-stick coated pans.
Induction Stovetops: Induction cooktops use electromagnetism to generate heat directly in the base of the cookware. This requires the cookware to be made of a magnetic material, such as cast iron and some types of stainless steel. Induction cooktops do not work with non-magnetic materials like aluminum, copper, and standard non-stick cookware.
So, whether you can use the same cooking pots on both gas and induction stovetops depends on the material of the cookware. If your pots and pans are made of magnetic materials, such as certain stainless steel or cast iron, you can use them on both gas and induction stovetops. However, if your cookware is made of non-magnetic materials like aluminum or copper, they won't work on an induction cooktop.