Digital Kitchen Scales for Baking: Our Picks
If you bake, a good set of digital scales is the most useful thing you can own. Weighing ingredients is far more accurate than guessing with cups, and it means your cakes turn out the same every time. Here are four scales for different needs, plus a measuring set to go with them. Prices and features can change, so check the current details on Amazon before you buy.
BOMATA Large Kitchen Scale (0.1g Precision, 5kg)
A scale that weighs to 0.1g with a 5kg capacity, including a baker's percentage function. It is USB rechargeable, with a full-view backlit LCD and a stainless steel pan. The fine precision is useful for small amounts such as yeast, baking powder and spices.
See on AmazonHomeFashion 5kg Digital Kitchen Scales
A 5kg digital scale that weighs in 1g steps and also shows pounds, with a stainless steel platform and a backlit LCD display. It is listed for home and office use, and is a straightforward choice for everyday cooking and baking.
See on AmazonHAUSPROFI Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 14
A stainless steel set of 14 pieces, with measuring cups, spoons, a scoop and a clip to keep them together. The handles are soft silicone and there is a ruler included. It is listed for baking and cooking, and for measuring both liquid and solid ingredients, so it covers the small amounts that are quicker to scoop than to weigh.
See on AmazonSmeg Collection 1.8L Digital Kitchen Scale (Matte White)
A stylish rechargeable scale with a removable 1.8 litre stainless steel bowl that is dishwasher safe. It weighs up to 5kg in 1g steps, has a tare function, and can show four units of measurement. It charges by USB and switches itself off when not in use, and the brushed aluminium and matte white finish is aimed at people who want it to look good on the worktop.
See on AmazonNicewell Digital Kitchen Scale (10kg, 22lb)
A stainless steel and tempered glass scale that weighs in 1g steps, in grams or ounces, with a range up to 10kg (22lb). It has four high-precision load sensors for a quick, accurate reading as you add ingredients, which makes it a good choice for big bowls of dough or batter.
See on AmazonHow to choose
- Precision: 1g is fine for flour, sugar and butter. If you weigh small amounts like yeast or spices, a 0.1g scale is more accurate.
- Capacity: 5kg is plenty for most home baking, even big bowls of mixture. A 10kg scale suits large batches or heavy bowls.
- A tare button: look for one that resets the display to zero, so you can weigh several ingredients into the same bowl.
- Looks and cleaning: if the scale will live on your worktop, a removable dishwasher-safe bowl and a design you like are worth considering.
- Power: check whether it uses batteries or a USB charger, and think about which you would rather have.
- Measuring cups and spoons: handy for small amounts of things like baking powder and spices, and for following recipes that use cups.
- A clear display: a backlit screen makes numbers easier to read in a dim kitchen.
New to baking? Have a look at our baking tools for beginners guide, or our cake tin picks.