Food scale

clh72569

Any suggestions for the type of food scale to buy from Amazon?

Liftng4Lis

Any digital one will be fine.

clh72569

I am buying an additional one for work.

prettysoul1908

Make sure it measures in grams... I made that mistake. lol

Sure you can do the math but the grams listed gives me a greater piece of mind for accuracy

WeddedBliss1992

(1) measures in both grams and ounces
(2) has a "tare" feature
(3) digital

abatonfan

WeddedBliss1992 wrote: »

(1) measures in both grams and ounces
(2) has a "tare" feature
(3) digital

Yup. If it's easy to clean, it's also a plus (which reminds me that I need to clean my scale -you know you're using it a ton when it gets filthy shortly after cleaning it).

SueInAz

Make sure you can read the display beneath what you're planning to put on it. I had one that was nearly impossible to read with anything larger than 3 inches in diameter on it.

WeddedBliss1992

abatonfan wrote: »

WeddedBliss1992 wrote: »

(1) measures in both grams and ounces
(2) has a "tare" feature
(3) digital

Yup. If it's easy to clean, it's also a plus (which reminds me that I need to clean my scale -you know you're using it a ton when it gets filthy shortly after cleaning it).

mine has a little removable tray that goes on top of the glass, so i can wash it in the dishwasher when it gets dirty.

Kalikel

OXO is the best, but it's also the most expensive. They have one that weighs lower amounts and one that weighs bigger ones. If you plan to measure into heavy containers or weigh large amounts, like of something you made that will be portioned up, get the scale that weighs up to...I think it's fifty pounds. The higher-weight one.

Ready2Rock206

SueInAz wrote: »

Make sure you can read the display beneath what you're planning to put on it. I had one that was nearly impossible to read with anything larger than 3 inches in diameter on it.

Unfortunately I think that's the one I bought. But I did read somewhere you can put a can or something under your plate so it's lifted enough to actually see the display. I need to try that because it drives me crazy.

SueInAz

Ready2Rock206 wrote: »

SueInAz wrote: »

Make sure you can read the display beneath what you're planning to put on it. I had one that was nearly impossible to read with anything larger than 3 inches in diameter on it.

Unfortunately I think that's the one I bought. But I did read somewhere you can put a can or something under your plate so it's lifted enough to actually see the display. I need to try that because it drives me crazy.

Thankfully, mine croaked so I was able to get one that is a bit better.

Kalikel

Ready2Rock206 wrote: »

SueInAz wrote: »

Make sure you can read the display beneath what you're planning to put on it. I had one that was nearly impossible to read with anything larger than 3 inches in diameter on it.

Unfortunately I think that's the one I bought. But I did read somewhere you can put a can or something under your plate so it's lifted enough to actually see the display. I need to try that because it drives me crazy.

The OXO scale can be read with a plate on it. The display pulls out and does so very easily. No acrobatics or squinting required to read the display!

magtart

I have this one and it works great: amazon.com/gp/product/B000G2OTM2?keywords=polder%20food%20scale&qid=1445464456&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

Maxematics

Whatever you do, don't buy this: http://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Professional-Digital-Kitchen-Tempered/dp/B003MSZBSI/

I have this and it works very well, but I have had to change the batteries at least three times since July; basically once a month. At $3 to $7 each change, it's not worth it when the scale itself is $20. I'm in the market for a new one.

ZeroDelta

synacious wrote: »

Whatever you do, don't buy this: http://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Professional-Digital-Kitchen-Tempered/dp/B003MSZBSI/

I have this and it works very well, but I have had to change the batteries at least three times since July; basically once a month. At $3 to $7 each change, it's not worth it when the scale itself is $20. I'm in the market for a new one.

Sony CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell 3V 20 Pcs $8.14 or 81¢ per change.

Maxematics

ZeroDelta wrote: »

synacious wrote: »

Whatever you do, don't buy this: http://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Professional-Digital-Kitchen-Tempered/dp/B003MSZBSI/

I have this and it works very well, but I have had to change the batteries at least three times since July; basically once a month. At $3 to $7 each change, it's not worth it when the scale itself is $20. I'm in the market for a new one.

Sony CR2032 Lithium Coin Cell 3V 20 Pcs $8.14 or 81¢ per change.

Unfortunately, I've bought battery packs from Amazon in the past and usually more than half of them are duds every time based on the seller. Thanks for the link, though. I ended up getting a big pack for just a bit more elsewhere after the last battery change. I had to run out and buy them for more money the first time because I didn't expect my scale battery to run out within a month after buying it. Then I hadn't bought new batteries because I figured the new ones would last a long time and their factory batteries must have been crap. Yet again, a month later, I'm weighing things and get the message about the battery and it shuts off. So I had to run to Target to get batteries again and this time I bought two packs which cost me $10. If you buy the batteries in bulk it helps, but I don't really think a sign of a great digital scale is having to change the battery every month. I know I weigh everything I eat, but sheesh. I know there are other digital scales that have a battery life of 1+ years that people love. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.