It's just the right size for one or 2 people, although I wish the aluminum was a little heavier, with a thicker bottom. It's a little bit of a challenge to get the top to sit right so you can close it down. You kind of have to watch for the top knob to start wobbling so you know when pressure is reached to know when to shut it off.  I have an electric one with a thermostat and it's too sensitive; it shuts down too soon, so I bought this one to sit on the stove top, and it doesn't think it knows best!