Abstract: An inductive flow probe for measuring the flow velocity of a stream of liquid metal by insertion of the probe into the stream. The probe includes a probe tube having first and second regions therein, at least one permanent magnet disposed in the first region for providing a magnetic field with a direction substantially transverse to the direction of the stream, and a first pair of thermoelements positioned in the first region within the magnetic field. The invention further includes a second pair of thermoelements positioned in the second region outside the magnetic field and an evaluation circuit coupled to the first and second pairs of thermoelements. The evaluation circuit generates a temperature-compensated signal corresponding to the velocity of the stream of liquid metal.