The pot itself is deep, so it can be used for stews, simmered dishes, making soup stock by boiling chicken carcasses, pasta, steaming, and more, making it versatile and convenient. Removing the steaming plate allows you to easily drain pasta by simply lifting it. The steaming plate sits about 8cm from the bottom of the steamer, so it holds a good amount of water. You won't have to worry about running out of water during long steaming processes, saving you the trouble of adding more water, making it incredibly convenient. Pot Dimensions: Diameter: 22.5cm (outer diameter) Height: 20cm Steamer Dimensions: Diameter: 23.5cm (outer diameter) Height: 22.5cm Steaming Plate Dimensions: Diameter: 20.7cm Height with Steamer Inside the Pot (without the lid): 22.5cm Both the pot handles and the lid handle are sturdy and well-made, so you can safely hold it even when it contains heavy dishes, soups, or water. I received this pot, but it's too large for my children to use in their homes, so I'm selling it. I've cleaned it thoroughly in the condition I received it. I listed this before, but the photos of the inside of the pot weren't good, so I retook them and relisted it with a price reduction. Please take a look at photos 18 and 19.