A method of continuously casting a metal strand

The invention relates to a method for continuously casting a metal strand (1), in which the cast strand (1) a mold (2) vertically or sheet leaves down and then in a strand guide (3) is guided, wherein the strand guide (3) a number of pairs of rollers (4) which between them define an adjustable roll gap (5), and wherein the start of casting to seal the mold (2) down a strand piece (6) is inserted into the mold (2) to which the followed cast strand (1). In order to improve the setting of the roll gap, the invention provides that, for calibrating and / or measuring the roll gap (5) between the respective roller pairs that with a defined or calibrated thickness (d) strand piece produced (6) is used.