This folding stainless steel steamer is approximately 6.25"w x 3"h when closed. The folding stainless steel steamer expands up to about 9" in width when open. You can adjust the size of the stainless steel steamer easily. Open it up if you have a lot of food to steam or close the stainless steel steamer if you only want to steam a few small things. Great for people who have different pot sizes. The 3 leg stands is removable. The center with a ring handle of the stainless steel steamer is also removable.