So easy to skim fat or oil off the top. Broth and soups will be fat-free. Fat and oil cannot go through the very fine stainless mesh screen. No kitchen should be without this great skimmer. Buy several! As seen in Saveur magazine. Small fat off skimmer2-3/4" diameter x 9" length (0.13 lb) $1.95 Medium fat off skimmer4" diameter x 10.5" length (0.19 lb) $2.50 Large fat off skimmer5" diameter x 12" length (0.25 lb) $3.50