Best Kitchen Scales of 2024
1. BEST OVERALL KITCHEN SCALE
OXO 11-Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display
PROS
- 100% accuracy in our Lab results
- Easy to read with large pull-out display
CONS
- Requires extra care when cleaning
Whether you need to weigh out 10 pounds of chocolate or 1 ounce of active dry yeast, we found that the OXO Good Grips Food Scale will get the job done with accuracy and precision. In our tests, this model received a perfect score in performance by accurately displaying the correct weight of our stainless steel test weights on all three scales tested. It was also user-friendly thanks to its large pull-out display, which allows you to extend the display screen for an unobstructed read when weighing big objects that might overhang the scale.
We like that this model comes with four AA batteries, which are easy to install, and that it offers measurements in ounces, pounds, grams and kilograms. It also has a 30-minute delayed automatic turn-off feature, which is beneficial if you’re taking measurements between other tasks. Take note that while the stainless steel platform is easy to wipe down and can be removed for cleaning, there are a few crevices around the pull-out display and underneath the platform that require extra care when cleaning.
2. BEST VALUE KITCHEN SCALE
Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale
PROS
- Lightweight and portable
- Offers five units of measurement
CONS
- Automatic shut-off after 2 minutes of inactivity
The Ozeri Pronto kitchen scale has a small footprint and is lightweight – nice for fitting in a small kitchen drawer or for taking on the go. The polycarbonate exterior of this scale comes in a variety of colors and patterns, from black marble to lime green. At around $10 this model is super affordable but, most importantly, it performed well in testing. This scale had consistently accurate readings, and the digital screen was easy to read, though it would have benefitted from a backlight. Our pros could quickly turn it off, tare it and switch between units of measurement. This model offers five of them: ounces, milliliters, grams, pounds and kilograms.
You can weigh as little as 1 gram and up to 11.24 pounds with this scale and precisely tare anything from a glass bowl to chocolate chips. This scale shuts off after only 2 minutes of inactivity, which is not ideal if you are performing multiple tasks in the kitchen at once but it turns back on with the press of one button. It comes with two AAA batteries that were easy to install.
3. MOST STYLISH KITCHEN SCALE
Taylor Precision Products Digital Glass Top Kitchen Scale
PROS
- Affordable
- Performed well in all accuracy tests
CONS
- Auto shut-off after 3 minutes
- Requires extra care when cleaning
If you’re in the market for a kitchen scale that is inexpensive and weighs everything from flour to vegetable oil with accuracy, this Taylor model is a great choice. It’s lightweight with a plastic base and a stylish glass weighing platform. The display is easy to read, but our pros would like it even more if it had a backlight. This scale performed well in all accuracy tests and tared with ease. We liked that this model allows you to switch between grams and ounces with a press of a button and that it comes with AA batteries, which were easy to install.
This scale automatically shuts off after 3 minutes of inactivity (which may not be enough time to weigh out all ingredients in longer recipes), and there are some crevices on the base of the platform that require finesse when cleaning.
4. BEST RECHARGEABLE KITCHEN SCALE
Zwilling 22-Pound Digital Food Scale
PROS
- Five-year warranty
- 22-pound weight capacity
CONS
- Have to lift scale to change unit of measurement
This Zwilling kitchen scale is our top pick for ease of use as it’s a very sleek kitchen scale with great features and a bright digital read-out. This modern scale comes in four different colors to match your kitchen’s aesthetic and has a seamless glass surface that is very easy to wipe clean. No need to install any batteries as this scale is powered by a rechargeable battery that comes with a micro USB charging cord.
This pick has a larger weight capacity than many kitchen scales — up to 22 pounds. We found it to be simple to switch between ounces and grams via a small button on the back of the scale. Our testers did say this isn’t ideal for long recipes or multitasking as it automatically turns off after three minutes of inactive use. While this scale may be on the pricier side, Zwilling stands behind its scales by offering a five-year warranty.
