The Viking Contemporary 3-ply stainless steel 3.4 quart soup pot has a modern, Windsor pan design. The conical sides angle out to ensure more room for evaporation as more heat is retained by the walls to offer faster cooking times. Measuring is made easier by internal markings in US and metric units. Viking Contemporary cookware is constructed with an aluminum layer sandwiched between two layers of 18/8 stainless steel. This provides exceptional heat transfer as well as making the pan durable and usable on all cooktops including induction. It heats up to 600°F ( 450°F with lid).