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Last updated: 28 September 2021
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Accurate digital scales that are easy to program and use are a must-have in the kitchen. If you enjoy cooking, you'll know that sometimes it's important to measure out the exact amount of ingredients in a recipe. Our experts use calibrated equipment to test electronic kitchen scales to tell you which ones are precise. 

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Our expert testers give each set of kitchen scales a thorough workout to find the models that are:

  • most accurate at measuring various weights, from a few grams up to a few kilograms
  • accurate and easy to reset to zero (tare function)
  • easy to operate with clear displays
  • easy to clean and store.

We also give you good and bad points for each set of scales. Our Recommended list will help you quickly see which models come out on top so you can buy the best for your kitchen.

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    The recommended retail price or typical price as of September 2021.

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    Performance score

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    We use calibrated weights to test accuracy in 1g and 10g increments, and at maximum capacity, which makes up 75% of the performance score. Tare performance (reset to zero) makes up the remainder.

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    Ease of use score

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    Ease of use consists of ease of reading the measurement on the display (including when the bowl is in position), ease of using the controls (tare, standby and memory) and ease of cleaning.

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    • Recommended
    • Overall score
    • Performance score
    • Ease of use score
    • 10g increments performance test score
    • 1kg performance test score
    • Maximum weight performance test
    • Tare performance score
    • Graduation increments (g)
    • Auto turn off time (min)
    • Good points
    • Bad points
    • Price
    • Dimensions of platform (cm)
    • Maximum capacity (kg)
    • Weighs both solid and liquid
    • Continuous weighing tare function
    • Metric and imperial
    • Auto turn-off screen
    • Standby memory recall
    • Battery low indicator
    • Weighing platform material
    • Recalibrate function
    • Weigh bowl supplied
    • Weigh bowl material
    • Power source

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