These Are the Best Food Scales for an Accurate Measure, According to Our Allstar

Best Overall

KitchenAid Dual Platform Scale

$34 $28 at Amazon

Amanda awarded the blue ribbon to the KitchenAid Dual Platform Scale. As the name implies, it features two different digital scales—one larger, one smaller. They even work simultaneously, with each weight displayed separately. Amanda greatly appreciated that the screen was set off to the corner of the scale, because it was easy to read even when weighing a large bowl of ingredients. 

Of all the scales Amanda tested, she found the KitchenAid Dual Platform to be the most accurate. “The scale started to register weight at 1 gram and it matched the 40 grams of salt added to the bowl, when added directly to the platform,” she says. The 4-pound bag of sugar also came in exactly at 4 pounds. 

The sleek and modern design of the scale is a bit of a double-edged sword. While it looks fantastic enough to earn its spot on the kitchen counter full time, Amanda worries that the minimalism of the interface may intimidate more casual bakers. “This one seems like it would be best for a more experienced or advanced cook,” she says.

Those who use kitchen scales regularly, however, will enjoy the fact that the scale reads pounds, ounces, and grams. It also has a higher weight limit than most kitchen scales, able to handle up to 11 pounds. 

One minor downside that Amanda noted was that loose ingredients could get stuck around the edges of the buttons and scales, so be careful while measuring. It took some scrubbing and puffs of air to get it clean again. 

The Details: 11-pound weight limit; displays pounds, ounces, grams; 10.63 x 6.89 x 1.25 inches

Best for Beginners

Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen Scale

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New to using a kitchen scale? No worries, Amanda has a recommendation for beginners. The Ozeri Pronto is an affordable and straightforward scale. It may seem fairly bare bones compared to other models, but it does simplicity exceedingly well. In fact, the Ozeri has nearly 50,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. 

There are two buttons on the interface: “Tare” and “Unit.” The tare button cancels out the weight of an empty container to ensure the scale is only weighing the ingredients you add. It also doubles as the power button. The unit button changes what type of measurement is displayed. Most kitchen scales have three units (grams, pounds, and ounces), but this one also includes milliliters and kilograms. Like the KitchenAid scale, the Ozeri can hold up to 11 pounds. 

Amanda did note that the display is on the smaller side, and it was a bit tricky to read when a large bowl sat on the scale. For its price point, however, this scale is incredibly impressive. 

The Details: 11-pound weight limit; displays grams, pounds, ounces, milliliters, kilograms; 8.25 x 6.00 x 1.75 inches

Best Design

Escali Glass Food Scale

$35 $29 at Target $35 at Target $37 at Wayfair

This scale is as sleek as they come. Thanks to the touch-based controls, there are no buttons poking up. Not only does this look nice and modern, Amanda noted that it was the easiest to clean by far. That said, she did say it was easy to accidentally hit the power button while wiping it down. 

The display is big and easy to read. If you’re weighing ingredients in a big bowl, it might block the screen, but the Escali Arti has a “hold” button that freezes the display so you can move the bowl and read the weight. You can also cycle between ounces, pounds, grams, fluid ounces, and milliliters. 

On the other hand, this one was the least accurate in its measurements out of all the models Amanda tested. The 40 grams of salt only read 39 grams, and the 4-pound bag of sugar weighed a little over at 4 pounds, 0.6 ounces. Though the discrepancy is slight, it’s still worth noting. “This scale might be good for someone that isn't necessarily looking for accuracy but is more worried about design and storage,” Amanda says. “It would be good for a more aesthetically pleasing kitchen.”

The Details: 15-pound weight limit; displays ounces, pounds, grams, fluid ounces, milliliters; 8.25 x 1.75 x 6 inches

Best Splurge

Zwilling Enfinigy Kitchen Scale

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Amanda wasn’t the only one to test out some kitchen scales; our editors got in on the action, too. We found that this slim kitchen scale from Zwilling is worth the investment. Not only is it compact, it also doubles as a phone charger. It might seem a bit strange at first, but think about it: The scale doesn’t take up a huge amount of space, so you can leave it on your counter and charge up your phone whenever you need, then bust out the scale function while baking. It’s a fantastic option for those who have limited space. The smooth, button-free surface is easy to clean, and the touch controls are intuitive to use. 

Of all the scales we tested, this one has the highest weight capacity, at a whopping 22 pounds. With that said, the Enfinigy scale only reads pounds, ounces, and grams, which is a bit disappointing given the price tag and high-tech features. 

The Details: 22-pound weight limit; displays pounds, ounces, grams; 9.4 x 11.5 x 1.8 inches

Best Smart

Etekcity Smart Nutrition Food Scale

$40 at Amazon

This one is for the fans of detail. The Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale is a smart and high-tech option that connects to a phone app via Bluetooth. With the app you can input ingredients or food items to read calories and nutritional info based on the weight amount. You can also track calories and macros through breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks over the course of days, weeks, and months. It’s an incredibly handy tool for those focused on diet and nutrition.

Given how many bells and whistles this scale has, it’s not entirely surprising that the battery drains faster than other models. Luckily it takes simple AAA batteries, so if you need to replace them they are readily available. We appreciated the slim design that’s easy to store as well as the offset display. It was easy to read even with big bowls on the scale. 

The Details: 11-pound weight limit; displays pounds, ounces, grams, milliliters; 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches