Suggestions for a reliable kitchen scale
I would welcome suggestions from SE readers for purchasing a reliable kitchen scale, one that goes up to 2-3 pounds. Many thanks!!!
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17 Comments:
I recommend the "My Weigh" digital scales sold through Old Will Knot Scales at http://www.oldwillknottscales.com/buy-my-weigh-scales.aspx
Specifically the KD 7000 or KD 8000. Check them out. They go up to 11 or 12 pounds. Why limit yourself to a 2-3 pound range?
grampart at 11:48AM on 11/22/08
I haven't examined the specific brands available but would surely suggest a digital scale for long-lived accuracy. My biggest trouble is making sure that darned 9v battery is alive when I need the scale. That is one size that I don't keep too many back-ups for.
czken at 11:57AM on 11/22/08
I've had the Salter 3003 for about nine months and I'm pretty happy with it. Hate the fraction crap for US measurements as well as pounds and ounces, but haven't converted to Metric in recipes yet. The scale does do Metric, fortunately. It has a tare function too, which is invaluable.
As for being really accurate? I don't know, but I know it's better than my old ways.
TikiPundit at 1:53PM on 11/22/08
I have been using an Primo Escali digital scale for a while now and it has a 9-volt adaptor so i don't have to worry about the battery dying.
jclehman at 1:56PM on 11/22/08
I use a Pelouze digital scale (not a kitchen-specific model) with prep bowls (tare function) - it was inexpensive, goes up to 5 lbs, and its extremely reliable. Also it's got both US and metric.
producestories at 2:36PM on 11/22/08
I use a Salter. It was cheap, you can change the units of measurement, and the tare is nice. But mostly it was cheap.
unarata at 2:40PM on 11/22/08
I've got the OXO scale on my Christmas list. It's gotten good reviews so far, and pretty much everything I've bought from OXO has been well made.
dbcurrie at 2:58PM on 11/22/08
I highly recommend the OXO scale. I've had mine for a few weeks and I love it!!!! It's very accurate and precise. It measures individual grams. (My previous scale measured in 5 gram increments.)
NuJoi at 3:28PM on 11/22/08
I actually have a sunbeam postage scale that goes up to 5 lbs. The smallest increment it measures in is 1 gram. It's been going strong for about 7 years.
cmtigger at 3:32PM on 11/22/08
I'm very happy with the Escali P115 scale. Small and simple, only two buttons (unit change and on/tare), and has auto shutoff. It goes up to 5 kg (11 lb), with 1 gram resolution. I think it was about $20.
Marc at 3:47PM on 11/22/08
I've had a Soehnle Triple Digital scale for the last four years. It's pricey, but it's very accurate, easy to use, easy to clean, and can hold up to 11 pounds.
jenilowrance at 6:18PM on 11/22/08
I've had my Dultan scale for about 15 years. It's not digital but does have a knob to adjust for tare. I love it and it never needs batteries.
I suppose if I ever had a need for grams it would matter...
carolrsfMISSESTEXAS at 3:45PM on 11/23/08
What do you guys use a scale for?
izatryt at 4:03PM on 11/23/08
I bought a digital scale at target, around 30 dollars or so, it fits nice back in the box when not in use and i keep it in my pantry closet, very handy for my catering.
joanpieroni2 at 5:32PM on 11/23/08
@iz, good question. I was happy without one forever. I use it to weigh chocolate for baking (once a year), for freezing meat (so I know how much I have), sometimes a recipe calls for a weight, for flour for making pasta with italian recipes, and recently, for weighing our new kitten.
Her name is Chicken.
carolrsfMISSESTEXAS at 11:58PM on 11/23/08
Ditto Marc on the Escali P115, it's available through Sears online or King Arthur online. About $30.00 these days.
dmcavanagh at 7:13PM on 12/12/08
Go with the EatSmart Precision Pro. Very accurate and reliable. Mine has been doing me well for over two years.
http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precison-Digital-Kitchen-Scale/dp/B001N0BBAY
nyc_foodie_09 at 1:23PM on 08/14/09