This is a cooking instant read thermometer. You can read the temp of your food in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. The temperature reads accurately and quickly. Range: -58 Degrees Fahrenheit to 572 Degrees Fahrenheit (-50 Degree Centigrade to 300 Degree Centigrade). This Cooking Thermometer enables you to prepare perfectly cooked meals without the need to slice food open or leave huge knife puncture marks in your food, and also without the worry of overcooking or even worse illness from undercookin. 9" L x 0.8" W x 0.8" H