Fits in most standard pots for melting wax by double boiling. Double boiling is the method of melting wax for candle making by placing a melting pot in another pot with hot water to gradually melt the wax inside the melting pot preventing it from burning the wax. Never leave the melting pot unattended while melting wax. Holds up to about 2 pounds of melted wax. A larger melting pot is available in another listing. Visit our store page to see all of our candle-making goods! Tall : 4 5/8 inches Wide: 5 1/8 inches