The answer depends on what specific part of cooking you are going to use it for. If it is for measuring stovetops, grill, pan, and oil, the answer is yes. If it is for measuring food temperature, it’s not because I cannot measure internal temperature. For better accuracy in measuring kitchen equipment’s temperature, put the object on a solid surface and pre-heat for 5-10 minutes. After that, put a little amount of cooking oil to improve emissivity before getting the temperature.