The VonShef Heat Diffuser is the perfect gadget to improve your cooking. How is that possible? By evenly distributing the heat that reaches the pan you can accomplish the following results: 1) Avoid any hot or burnt spots and thus 2) Achieve an even taste and a even texture. Moreover, the VonShef Heat Diffuser is primarily essential for gas stoves that are powerful and setting the flame low is difficult. This is quite essential for dishes that need to simmer and hence low settings are crucial such as making caramel, simmering sauces and melting chocolate. Apart from the already mentioned benefits, this gadget allows you to use all your regular pans on an induction surface when heating on a low heat. Believe it or not, you don't have to buy any induction pans, you simply need to place the VonShef heat diffuser on the induction surface and your regular pan is converted into an induction pan. Diameter: 9" approx. Thickness: 0.25" Please note that induction hob and pan are not included