Question 1

forwondering for the dimensions given would the 11.89 inch be the length across the handles, and the actual pot 9.45 inch opening diameter?

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Outside of handles 11.89”
Actual pot outside diameter 9.45”
Actual pot inside diameter 9”
Actual pot inside height 5”
Pot including lid handle height about 7.5”
I hope this helps. 
Great pot!

Question 2

Is the bottom of the black covered in blue enamel like it appears in the photo?

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It is a dark blue-green. Very nice. 
Very useful pot.

Question 3

Why is there no enamel coating on the inside of the handles?  It appears that they were missed in production.

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While the 5-qt. tall cocotte's handle insides *do* lack the enamel glaze of the cocotte’s outside or the thick ceramic lining of its inside, they *have* been coated with a thin layer of matte sealant that has repelled rust and moisture for the year+ that I've owned the cocotte. || Not gonna lie: As the owner of 3 other Staub enameled cast iron products whose handle insides are all perfectly smooth (i.e. the 12” grill, 3.5-qt. braiser, and 9-qt. cocotte), I actually returned the Staub 5-qt tall cocotte to Amazon after an initial purchase, citing the rough handle insides. || However, since I still needed this 5-qt. tall cocotte’s volume and slim profile for smaller cooking jobs for which my gigantic 9-qt. cocotte is overkill -- and since further online research reassured me that the 5-qt. tall's inner handles are rust-proof despite their rough hand-feel -- I eventually backtracked and ordered the 5-qt. tall cocotte again, directly from Staub's U.S. distributor, Zwilling J.A. Henckels, during a sale. || In the year+ since my purchase, I've gotten used to the 5-qt. tall cocotte’s rough inner handles; found that their rust-proofing is indeed legit; relied upon the cocotte for smaller batches of soups, stews, leafy veggies (kale, collards, ‘kilt lettuce’, etc.), and the occasional deep-fry (falafel, etc.); and have fielded many compliments from visitors and houseguests who, like me, find the 5-qt. tall cocotte gorgeous to look at (mine’s Matte Black) and pleasant to use. || YMMV, but I don’t regret repurchasing the 5-qt. tall cocotte after my initial aversion to its unfinished-feeling handle insides. Cheers. || [Your question isn’t recent; I answer it now (11.20.22) for the benefit of those who might be shopping Amazon’s annual Thanksgiving Week Staub sales -- including you if you’re still considering the 5-qt. tall! Be well.]

Question 4

What is the height of this pot?

Accepted Answer

Approximate height is  7 1/2 inches (18.5 cm).

ASIN	B08ZJW2BN5
Best Sellers Rank	#32,884 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #114 in Dutch Ovens
Brand	STAUB
Brand Name	STAUB
Capacity	5 quarts
Color	Graphite Grey
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 1,639 Reviews
Finish Type	Enameled
Included Components	Lid
Item Dimensions	11.89 x 9.45 x 7.24 inches
Item Dimensions W x H	11.89"W x 7.24"H
Item Shape	Round
Item Type Name	Round Cocotte
Item Weight	11.5 pounds
Lid Material	Cast Iron
Manufacturer	STAUB
Material	Cast Iron
Model Number	12502418
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Part Number	12502418
Product Care Instructions	Oven Safe
Shape	Round
Software Update Supported to Date	unknown
Temperature Rating	500 °F
UPC	872078032548
Unit Count	1 Count

Staub Cast Iron 5-qt Tall Cocotte - Graphite, Made in France

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