The carousel holds 8 pods by each of 5 tiers. Compatible with Nespresso Vertuoline capsules, both big and small size. Not compatible with small OrginalLine pods. Base diameter is 7 1/8 inches, the sleek design matches the look with the slim brewer on the counter tops.The coffee pod carousel displays all coffee pods by having them standing with both the labels and the colored bottoms very visbile.Ergonomic knob to rotate, very easy to organize pods or take them.The way it presents coffee pods makes them decor in the kitchen. Please make sure the lips of the capsules are placed into the grooves of the slots perfectly.