Investing in a pair of kitchen scales? This handy kitchen gadget can help weigh your ingredients in a flash when baking, cooking, or preparing food. No more guessing.
A pair of the best kitchen scales have a display to show weight. Some displays are backlit, others are not. A good kitchen scale should be able to weigh in five measurements – grams, ounces, milliliters, fluid ounces, and pound. Depending on how much storage space you have, your new kitchen scale will need to boast a slim design. Some models benefit from an auto shut-off mode which is not essential but can help save battery life. Our top pick – the Etekcity Food Digital Kitchen Scale – is a great option both price and performance-wise. It's made from stainless steel, it's easy to use, even easier to clean, and it can measure in five different units. See more of our top picks below.
Etekcity Food Digital Kitchen Scale
A slim, affordable option
This scale truly is the best you can buy – it looks good, does the job well, it's easy to store and it can measure in five different units.
Pros:
- 5 measurements
- Slim profile
- Backlit display
- Affordable
- Easy to use
- Stainless steel
- Low battery indication
Cons:
- No auto shut-off
The best kitchen scale you can buy is the Etekcity Food Digital Kitchen Scale. This scale measures pounds, ounces, fluid ounces, milliliters, and grams. It can weigh up to 11 pounds or 5kg at once.
With a backlit display to show measurements and display low battery indication, this mini kitchen scale features two laminated buttons – one to power or set the device back to zero, and the other to change the unit. It features a food-grade 304 stainless-steel platform making it easy to clean. It's easy to store thanks to its small profile, while it requires two AAA batteries to work – both come included.
Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital Food Scale
This kitchen scale comes in 7 different colors
This stylish kitchen scale has an auto power-off mode and it's super affordable.
Pros:
- Range of colors
- 5 measurements
- Super affordable
- Auto power-off
- Helps convert between measurements
Cons:
- Small measuring area so sometimes can't see the display
The Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital Food Scale comes in your choice of seven colors so it will seamlessly blend into your kitchen if on display. It can measure in five measurements: pounds; grams; ounces; milliliters and pounds & ounces together. It can also weigh up to 11.24 pounds – that's 5,100 grams.
With an easy-to-read LCD screen to display measurements, this kitchen scale is finished in chrome for durability and display purposes while it cleans easily – just wipe it down. It runs on 2 AAA batteries that come included and it automatically powers off after two minutes of inactivity.
Joseph Joseph TriScale
This small kitchen scale can weigh in four measurements
It's a little expensive but it folds up, this kitchen scale has an auto-power off mode and it features an add & weigh function.
Pros:
- Compact
- Wipe clean
- 4 measurements
- Add & weigh
- Auto power-off
- Battery included
Cons:
- Expensive for the size
- Only comes in one color
The Joseph Joseph TriScale is our top pick of the best compact kitchen scale since it folds away and is super convenient to store – it can fit into a small drawer along with your cutlery. This kitchen scale measures in grams, pounds, fluid ounces, and milliliters. And it features an 'Add & Weigh' function to make life easier.
It boasts an LCD screen to display measurements, which features touch-sensitive controls and an auto power-off feature. All you need to get it working is a battery (included). It can be wiped clean after use, if necessary.
AccuWeight Digital Kitchen scale
Smart looking at a budget-friendly price
An easy-to-use and store kitchen scale that's made from stain-resistant glass.
Pros:
- Looks good
- 5 measurements
- Auto shut-off
- Great price
- Battery low indication
Cons:
- One color
Looking to buy a glass kitchen scale? The AccuWeight Digital Kitchen scale is it. It can measure in pounds, ounces, fluid ounces, milliliters, and grams – it looks the part and plays the part. It can measure from five grams to 5,000g.
With an LCD display to show weight and indicate if there's an overload or the battery is running low, this kitchen scale is very easy to use. It'll automatically shut off after a few minutes of inactivity, while its platform is made from stain-resistant glass so can be cleaned with ease. It's compact so easy to store and it requires 2 AAA batteries which come included.
Our verdict
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The best kitchen scales are, without a doubt, the Etekcity Food Digital Kitchen Scale. On a budget? Try out the Pohl+Schmitt Digital Food Kitchen Scale. The OXO 1157100 Good Grips Food Scale is rated our best easy-to-use kitchen scale while the Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital Food Scale is our best-looking kitchen scale. The best compact kitchen scale is definitely the Joseph Joseph TriScale while those after a glass kitchen scale should opt for the AccuWeight Digital Kitchen scale.