Love this 11 quart stock pot. I will use for canning, soups, beans, gumbo, etc. The description says it is 12 inches wide and that is confusing. Rim to rim it's about 9 1/2 inches, and maybe 12 inches if you include the handles. It is stainless steel and beautiful. The lid is a glass lid that I love for checking on what's cooking.  I highly recommend. And it's oven safe up to 350 degrees.