The bar is a perfect size for what I needed. It is made of sturdy metal, but only sturdy if you hang it right. I bought longer screws than was provided because my goal was to hang 7 skillets on it. My skillets live happily on the wall now, and it freed up a lot of cabinet space. I also would recommend longer screws and anchoring the screws into studs if you plan on putting any kind of weight on it.