I enjoy baking pies and was wanting a pie keeper. I reviewed several pie keepers and decided on this one. My metal pie pans are 9 inches and a pie fits well in this keeper. I can set my pie in the keeper and there is just enough room for me to get my fingers between the pie container and pie pan to get it out. But, then again, I have small hands. I like that the pie keeper is tall enough for pies with meringue. That was the one thing I wanted when I was researching pie keepers and another reason I picked this one. The bottom clear part is a thicker plastic. I have to say the lid is more flimsy but, it does seal good. I like that I can also use it as a cookie container. I am very happy with my purchase and would buy it again. A great product for the price.