The 8" x 3" round size of this strainer makes it perfect for smaller cooking or baking tasks including dusting powdered sugar on baked goods and decorating pastries. The smaller size also allows you to strain ingredients over a more precise area so that there is less wasted product and less mess! It's also perfect for separating seeds from fruits for fruit-based sauces. This strainer features a single layer of fine stainless steel mesh that easily strains clumpy ingredients for a more consistent food texture. It also has a convenient hook so you can hang the strainer on pots and pans. It features an ergonomic handle and the entire strainer is easy to clean.