This stock pot is the perfect size for my families needs! I love to make soups and usually I need a really big pot and have to use 2 medium pots to make one large soup. This made my life so much easier in the sense that I only needed one pot to make my soups! It was very sturdy and the stainless steel is such a classic elegant look. It makes my kitchen needs a total breeze! I love this stock pot! Keeps things hot and sizzling for hours too! Would definitely recommend for anyone who loves to cook!