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The Best Digital Kitchen Scales of 2024

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Kitchen scales from Acaia, OXO, Bonavita, Escali, and All-Clad Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar

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Editor's Choice Product image of OXO Good Grips  Stainless Steel Food Scale (11214800)
Best Overall

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale (11214800)

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With a pull-out display and removable stainless-steel platform, this scale is easy to use and clean. It also offers consistently accurate readings. Read More

Pros

  • Accurate readings
  • Easy to clean
  • Intuitive

Cons

  • No separate tare button
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Editor's Choice Product image of Escali P115 Primo Digital Scale
Best Value

Escali P115 Primo Digital Scale

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The Escali’s simplicity makes it the best scale for everyday use. You can tare objects, switch from metric to imperial modes, and get clear readings every time. Read More

Pros

  • Inexpensive
  • Easy to use
  • Easy to store

Cons

  • Can’t read in 0.1g increments
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Polder KSC-310-28

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This slim-profile scale is perfect for someone with weaker eyesight because of its oversized numbers. We also like how it can measure lighter objects. Read More

Pros

  • Accurate measurement on a wide range of weights
  • Oversized numbers
  • Slim profile makes it easy to store

Cons

  • Takes a little bit for numbers to settle
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Taylor 3831BL

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Originally inspired by the Biggest Loser show, you'll like how effective this kitchen scale can be. Read More

Pros

  • Solid weight measurement

Cons

  • Buttons click loudly
  • Screwdriver needed to open battery door
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Jennings CJ-4000

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While it may not be flashy, we like how the Jennings CJ-4000's scale isn't overly sensitive, and it can be plugged in to preserve the battery. Read More

Pros

  • Numbers remain stable
  • Includes an AC adaptor

Cons

  • Weight was inconsistent
  • Buttons beep loudly
  • Best Overall OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale (11214800)
  • Best Value Escali P115 Primo Digital Scale
  • Other Digital Kitchen Scales We Tested
  • How We Tested Digital Kitchen Scales
  • What You Should Know About Kitchen Scales
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Whether you’re a baker who loves to have all the right tools or you're committed to a healthy diet, a kitchen scale is a must-have. It ensures you’re using the right amount of ingredients in a recipe, or can help you precisely measure bean-to-water ratios while making the perfect iced coffee.

Food prep is easier and more accurate with a really good scale. Kitchen scales come in all shapes and sizes, and some are better than others, so how do you know which scale is right for you?

We tested more than a dozen of the most popular digital kitchen scales and precision coffee scales to find the best ones on the market. We paid attention to ease of use, accuracy of measurements, and even how much work it took to clean them. Our top-scoring scales have a little something for everyone—no matter the size of your kitchen, budget, or mixing bowl.

We think the OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale (available at Amazon for $55.95) is the best addition to your kitchen lineup.

OXO digital kitchen scale on a marble surface
Credit: Reviewed / Timothy Renzi

The OXO digital kitchen scale is the best we've tested.

Best Overall
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale (11214800)
  • Modes: g/kg, oz/lb
  • Capacity: 11 lb, 5 kg
  • Resolution: 1/8 oz/ 1g

This scale is sleek, simple, and reliably accurate.

We found that, during testing, it provided consistently accurate readings that you can rely on. It also offers clever features, like a removable stainless steel platform—ideal for clean-up—and a pull-out digital display for easy reads.

The control panel is minimalist and intuitive; it's easy to switch between measurement units as needed. The only downside with its minimalist design is that the tare button is the same as the on/off button, which we would have preferred to keep separate. Still, this is a reliable scale that you'll want to use for years to come.

Pros

  • Accurate readings

  • Easy to clean

  • Intuitive

Cons

  • No separate tare button

$55.95 from Amazon

$69.48 from Walmart
The Escali digital kitchen scale is our best overall pick.
Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar

Our best overall pick is the Escali Primo digital scale.

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Escali P115 Primo Digital Scale
  • Modes: g/kg, oz/lb
  • Capacity: 11 lb, 5 kg
  • Resolution: 0.05 oz, 1 g

The Escali doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of some high-end scales, but it delivers consistent results over time. I’ve been using this scale for three years, and was curious about whether my old Escali is as accurate as a brand new one. The two Escalis didn’t disappoint—they showed identical results, with no fluctuations while weighing the same objects and weights.

The Escali’s simplicity makes it the best scale for everyday use. You can tare objects, switch from metric to imperial modes, and get clear readings every time. Unlike other scales, the display also stays on as long as you need.

It doesn’t take up much space in the kitchen drawer and is easy to clean. We think this low-maintenance scale is what every home baker and chef needs to weigh their ingredients precisely. The only thing we don’t like about this product is that it can’t read in 0.1g increments, unlike the Acaia and Bonavita scales.

Pros

  • Inexpensive

  • Easy to use

  • Easy to store

Cons

  • Can’t read in 0.1g increments

$27.18 from Amazon

$24.95 from Home Depot

$32.20 from Walmart

Other Digital Kitchen Scales We Tested

Product image of Polder KSC-310-28
Polder KSC-310-28 Easy Read
  • Modes: g/kg, oz/lb
  • Capacity: 11 lb, 5 kg
  • Resolution: 0.1 oz, 1 g

Polder’s kitchen scale earned our admiration. Slimmer and easier to store than the My Weigh, this scale proved capable of reporting accurate weights. It’s particularly good at registering lighter weights that other scales can’t sense, although the numbers can take a bit longer to settle at lower weights.

We especially liked the Polder’s large, easy-to-read numbers, which would be great for someone who has trouble reading smaller text.

Pros

  • Accurate measurement on a wide range of weights

  • Oversized numbers

  • Slim profile makes it easy to store

Cons

  • Takes a little bit for numbers to settle

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$24.99 from Walmart
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Taylor 3831
  • Modes: g/kg, oz/lb
  • Capacity: 6.6 lb, 3 kg
  • Resolution: 0.1 oz, 1 g

This scale from Taylor was originally inspired by the Biggest Loser reality TV series. It doesn't seem to have any additional features or functions that would separate it from Taylor's standard scales, but that's not a drawback for this solidly performing kitchen scale.

The curved white base and disk-shaped glass platform won’t win prizes for beauty, but the scale weighs objects accurately enough—just don’t futz with it too much or you could alter the reading. Our biggest complaints have to do with the buttons, which click loudly, and the battery plate, which can’t be opened without a screwdriver.

Pros

  • Solid weight measurement

Cons

  • Buttons click loudly

  • Screwdriver needed to open battery door

$22.66 from Amazon

$15.70 from Walmart
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Jennings CJ-4000
  • Modes: oz, lb, g
  • Capacity: 4000 g
  • Resolution: 0.01 oz, 0.5 g

The CJ-4000 wasn't a standout, but it’s still a reasonably good scale. Plain black with a stainless steel plate, the base extends far enough out to remain visible even when you’re weighing a large bowl. Weights were usually accurate but occasionally were off by just a little bit. And be warned: buttons beep loudly when pressed.

On the bright side, once the numbers on the scale settle, they’re stable—which is more than we can say for most of the other scales we tested. Another positive: The CJ-4000 comes with an optional AC adaptor, in case you’d rather plug the product into the wall than use batteries.

Pros

  • Numbers remain stable

  • Includes an AC adaptor

Cons

  • Weight was inconsistent

  • Buttons beep loudly

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$30.82 from Walmart
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Acaia Pearl Model S
  • Modes: oz, g
  • Capacity: 105.82 oz, 3000 g
  • Resolution: 0.05 oz, 0.1 g

The Acaia Pearl Model S is a coffee scale designed for people who take coffee seriously. With a platform bigger than its sister model, Lunar, it’s ideal for people who brew with a 6-cup (or larger) Chemex or any large carafe. But its function isn’t limited to coffee brewing, thanks to the base that can hold large mixing bowls easily.

In terms of use and storage, the minimalist design and rectangular shape allow it to be stored away easily in a drawer, despite its slightly large footprint. However, its control pad isn’t very sensitive, and we had to press hard to give commands during testing.

We were also frustrated by how difficult it was to switch from imperial to metric mode, which we ended up doing through the app connection. We also struggled with the guided brewing experience through the app, which doesn’t seem to be fully functional. But the biggest drawback for the Pearl Model S is the price—it's almost ten times more expensive than our Best Overall pick, the Escali Primo.

Pros

  • Compact size

  • Accurate and consistent readings

Cons

  • Unintuitive to use

  • Unresponsive touch pad

  • Expensive

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Product image of Ozeri Pronto ZK14-S
Ozeri Pronto ZK14-S
  • Modes: oz, g
  • Capacity: 11 lb, 5050 g
  • Resolution: 0.05 oz, 1 g

This Ozeri scale is intuitive to use and not bad to look at, especially if you opt for one of the many bright color options. It’s extremely lightweight, which makes it easy to move around, but it also feels slightly flimsy.

Unfortunately, we found the buttons stiff and tough to press, which made it unpleasant to use. It’s also so sensitive that any air movement can alter the numbers on its digital screen. It’s hard to feel confident in a measurement that’s moving up and down on its own.

Pros

  • Intuitive

  • Plenty of color options

  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Buttons are stiff

  • Overly sensitive

$14.95 from Amazon

$14.95 from Walmart
Product image of Etekcity EK6015
Etekcity EK6015
  • Modes: oz, lb/oz, g, mL
  • Capacity: 11 lb, 5050 g
  • Resolution: 0.01 oz, 1 g

For under $15, you could do a lot worse than this Etekcity scale. If you like the digital display—purple, with white numbers—and compact size, go ahead and scoop it up.

However, first, you might want to be aware of this scale’s shortcomings. It scratches easily, and once it smudges, it’s very hard to get clean. And more importantly, it struggled to weigh irregularly shaped objects consistently, which could prove obnoxious if you’re using the scale for such items on a regular basis.

Pros

  • Inexpensive

  • Compact size

Cons

  • Scratches easily

  • Hard to clean

  • Can't weigh objects consistently

$13.99 from Amazon
Product image of Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Kitchen Scale
Zwilling Enfinigy Digital Scale
  • Modes: oz, g
  • Capacity: 22 lb, 10 kg
  • Resolution: 0.1 oz, 1 g

Among all the scales we’ve tested, this Zwilling is perhaps the most beautiful. The rechargeable battery-powdered scale is lightweight and compact, yet it can weigh up to 22 lbs. It’s intuitive enough to use without reading the user manual, and it can weigh most things accurately.

What we don’t like is that the button for switching from imperial to metric mode is on the bottom of the scale, which means you can’t make the change without turning the scale upside down. If you’re constantly cooking recipes from both American and Europeans chefs, you’ll be frustrated by how to change this mode every time.

Pros

  • Compact size

  • Easy to clean

  • Large capacity

Cons

  • Hard to switch modes

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$49.95 from Walmart
Product image of Cuisinart KML-KO3B PrecisionChef Bowl Digital Kitchen Scale
Cuisinart PrecisionChef Food Scale
  • Modes: oz, g, mL, fl.oz
  • Capacity: 11 lb, 5 kg
  • Resolution: 0.1 oz, 1 g

This Cuisinart comes with an additional weighing bowl that has measurements for liquids, which is helpful. However, we were disappointed by its overall performance.

First, it was the only battery-powered scale in the roundup that didn’t come with batteries (some scales are rechargeable). It took noticeably longer than other scales to turn on and show results. In testing, we weren’t able to see the readings immediately as the display screen didn’t give stable results. Its performance was neither accurate nor consistent.

Pros

  • Has measurements for liquids

Cons

  • Takes more time to turn on

  • Inaccurate readings

$34.18 from Amazon

$40.99 from Best Buy

$34.18 from Walmart
Product image of Salter Aquatronic 3003
Salter Aquatronic 3003
  • Modes: oz, g, mL, fl.oz
  • Capacity: 11 lb, 5000 g
  • Resolution: 0.1 oz, 1 g

Salter’s scale was a mixed bag, but let us be upfront: It can’t weigh accurately, whether it's lab weights, loose sugar, or even just a spoon. None of the scales we looked at were horrifically off base, but Salter was among the worst scales we tested when it came to doing what it’s designed for.

That said, the glass top was easy to clean (although prone to smudging) and the buttons were responsive. The Salter can apply units of measure for weighing liquids, in addition to the usual ounces and grams one typically sees on a kitchen scale—a nice touch, but not enough to make up for its other issues.

Pros

  • Easy to clean

  • Responsive buttons

  • Can weigh liquids

Cons

  • Not accurate

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$34.95 from Walmart

How We Tested Digital Kitchen Scales

We tested kitchen scales from various brands, including All-Clad, Cuisinart, OXO, and more.
Credit: Reviewed / Valerie Li Stack

We ran multiple rounds of tests on each scale to check their accuracy, capacity, and ability to hold oddly-shaped objects.

The Testers

This article is a joint effort by Reviewed kitchen and cooking contributors, Kori Perten and Valerie Stack.

Kori has been cooking since childhood and has written and edited countless articles about food. Valerie has been testing kitchen products and contributing recipes since she joined Reviewed in 2019. Her love for bread-making and coffee has led her on a mission to find the most reliable and accurate kitchen scales that make feeding her sourdough starter (Tom Bready) easier.

The Tests

We weighed different objects and sets of weights to find the best kitchen scale.
Credit: Reviewed / Jackson Ruckar

We weighed sets of weights and oddly shaped objects to find the best digital kitchen scale.

First, we placed sets of weights onto the center of each scale and recorded the readings. Then, we placed certain weights (500g, 100g, 10g, 1g) onto the center of each scale and pushed each weight down briefly, then recorded the readings before and after the push. We also weighed coffee beans, delicate objects like herbs, and objects of irregular shapes to evaluate each scale’s ability to weigh in real-life settings.

We also tested each scale’s taring performance by adding and removing objects. Finally, we looked at the ease of use and storage, special features, and build quality to find the best scale.

To pick the best scale for coffee, we took notes of how accurately each scale can weigh coffee beans and water. We also made cups of pour-over coffee to test the built-in timers in some of the coffee scales and evaluated their user-friendliness.

What You Should Know About Kitchen Scales

Acaia and Bonavita make the most popular coffee scales.
Credit: Reviewed / Valerie Li Stack

To brew a perfect cup of coffee, a timer is as important as the scale. We tested some popular scales that double as timers.

Whether you’re a home baker or looking to get on a diet, a kitchen scale can greatly improve your cooking experience by giving you the most accurate weights. For people who are into coffee, measuring the beans and water before brewing is crucial to the perfect cup. Though some people may argue that volume measurements can do the exact same thing, it’s not true—a cup of flour can weigh between four ounces and six ounces, depending on how you pack the flour, humidity in the air, and other factors. Using a kitchen scale ensures consistent measuring, which ultimately gives you the most delicious results!

For coffee drinkers, we’ve also tested and fallen in love with the coffee scales with timers. They significantly reduce the guesswork when it comes to pour-over coffee and help people learn to be better baristas, as the bean-to-water ratio can greatly influence the taste of the brew. Precisely calibrating the grind size, weight, and time will help the coffee release a more full-bodied flavor profile, so coffee fans can taste the more nuanced notes in each cup.

Meet the testers

Kori Perten

Kori Perten

Former Editor, Home & Outdoors

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Kori began her journalism career as a teenage fashion blogger and has enjoyed covering a wide variety of topics ever since. In her spare time, she’s an amateur poet, avid reader, and gluten-free cake baker extraordinaire.

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Valerie Li Stack

Valerie Li Stack

Senior Staff Writer

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Valerie Li Stack is a senior staff writer for Kitchen & Cooking. She is an experienced home cook with a passion for experimenting with the cuisines of countries she's visited. Driven by an interest in food science, Valerie approaches the culinary scene with a firm grasp of cooking processes and extensive knowledge of ingredients. She believes food speaks to all people regardless of language and cultural background.

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