A fully 3-dimensional model for an inductively-stirred ladle is presented. Since the fluid flow during induction stirring is not symmetric with respect to the centre of the ladle, this model gives a more accurate description of the real stirring conditions than more traditional models that use cylindrical or polar co-ordinates. Typical output from the model are steel velocities, turbulent kinetic energy and dissipation of turbulent kinetic energy. The calculated steel velocities agree fairly well with experimental data. © Munksgaard, 1997.