Tall and narrow loses less to evaporation than wide and low · review
An 8.8 liter uncoated stainless pot that publishes its height, its oven limit and the hob ring it is designed for — and has a lid that seals well enough to steam vegetables.
What we would actually buy The right proportions and the most complete set of published figures. That combination is rare.
A 24 cm (9.4 in) uncoated Cromargan 18/10 pot holding 8.8 liters, 20.5 cm (8.1 in) high, stated oven safe to 250 °C (482 °F) and matched to a 22 cm (8.7 in) hob ring.
24 cm (9.4 in) across and 20.5 cm (8.1 in) high is tall relative to its width, which is what a stock wants: less surface exposed to the air, so hours of simmering lose less liquid than a wide pot would.
WMF states it closes well, and on a stockpot that is the feature — a well-fitting lid is what lets vegetables steam and a stock hold its level.
Volume, height, oven limit and ring diameter. Four numbers that answer four real questions, and most listings in this category publish none of them.
On sale at around $130 on the American Amazon store at the time of checking.
Prices and availability are what Keepa reported on the date this page was updated; both move.
Prices quoted in this text were read on 3 September 2026. The live price is at the top of the page.
| Diameter | 24 cm (9.4 in) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 8.8 L |
| Height | 20.5 cm (8.1 in) without the lid |
| Material | Cromargan 18/10 stainless, polished, uncoated |
| Oven | Stated to 250 °C (482 °F) |
| Hob ring | Maker states optimal for rings of Ø 22 cm (8.7 in) |
| Lid | Glass, stated to close well |
| Dishwasher | Stated dishwasher safe |
| Amazon reference | B0015Z3D08 |
| EAN | 4000530597991 |
A listing is not an offer: the reference exists on these stores, availability changes daily.
Less surface is exposed to the air, so a long simmer loses less liquid. A wide, low pot reduces fast, which is right for a sauce and wrong for a stock.
The 250 °C (482 °F) figure is for the pot. A glass lid carries its own lower limit, which is not published here — treat the lid as the constraint.
7.8/ 10
The right proportions and the most complete set of published figures. That combination is rare.
Close prices, same category: comparable cookware and knives. We keep only the specifications all of them publish, because a column with gaps compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Volume | Material | Lid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMF Provence Plus 24 cm (9.4 in), 8.8 L | $130 | 8.8 L | Cromargan 18/10 stainless, polished, uncoated | Glass, stated to close well |
| GSW Profi 30 × 28 cm (11.8 × 11 in), 20 L | $205 | 20 L | Rustproof stainless steel | Heat- and impact-resistant glass |
| Amazon Basics 7.6 L with glass lid | $48 | 7.6 L | Heavy stainless steel | Transparent tempered glass |
Stock and soup, where tall and narrow keeps the liquid in the pot.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for cookware and kitchen knives and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
7.6 L · heavy stainless with aluminum-core base · riveted side handles · glass lid · oven safe to 260 °C (500 °F) without lid
A 7.6 liter stockpot that publishes an oven limit — 260 °C (500 °F) without the lid — with riveted stainless side handles and an aluminum-core base.
Best for: Everyday soup and stock, and anything that starts on the hob and finishes in the oven.
≈ $48
30 × 28 cm (11.8 × 11 in) · 20 L · uncoated stainless · heat- and impact-resistant glass lid · smooth easy-clean surface
A 20 liter professional-style pot with a glass lid, sold on capacity and on a surface the maker states stays looking new.
Best for: Batch cooking, preserving and events.
≈ $205
26 cm (10.2 in) · 10 L · uncoated stainless · fill-level indicator · straining spouts both sides · glass lid with steam vent
A 10 liter stockpot with a fill-level indicator inside, straining spouts on both sides and a glass lid with a steam vent — three practical details at the entry price.
Best for: Stock, soup for a crowd, and pasta for six.
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
