The picture is misleading! In fact, the switch is in fact taller than wide -and precisely 9.5 cm high and 7 cm wide. Where, however, by the advantage of being at a double socket into which you plug this switch, the box next to then also can be used as a 4th terminal eg ...... Permissible load: max. 3,500 watts. The red control switch has a very good "pressure point" -nothing wobbles on the portion; overall a very good workmanship. Child Protection fuse available. Unique buy recommendation!