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Best kitchen scales 2025: tried and tested by experts
The best kitchen scales are accurate and easy to use – a must-have for any gourmand or keen baker.
Our expert testing goes further than other reviews, using calibrated weights from 1g to 1kg to find the most accurate mechanical and electronic kitchen scales.
We also measure the auto shut-off time on every weighing scale we test.
We've tested Salter scales, as well as popular food scales from Argos, Tesco and more, and have found five we've named top-rated kitchen scales that impressed us enough to earn our Best Buy recommendation.
We also found two Great Value picks that do a commendable weighing job at a bargain price.
The best kitchen scales
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| Kitchen scales | Units measured | Accuracy | Auto shut-off time | Where to buy |
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Sign up to reveal Get instant access to this and all our scores and recommendations. Unlock tableFirst month £5, then £11.99 per month, cancel at any time Already a member? Log in | Excellent | 2mins 4secs | ||
| Excellent | 2mins 5secs | |||
| Excellent | 2mins 50secs | |||
| Good | none | |||
| Good | 3mins 4secs | |||
| Excellent | 3mins 2secs | |||
| Good | 2mins 58secs | |||
| Excellent | 35secs | |||
| Good | 1min 57secs | |||
| Good | 3mins 40secs | |||
| Good | 31mins 7secs | |||
| Good | 2mins 59secs | |||
| Good | 1min 57secs | |||
| Good | 3mins | |||
| Good | 3mins 19secs | |||
| Good | 3mins 2secs | |||
| Poor | none | |||
| Average | 5mins 13secs | |||
| Average | 55secs | |||
| Good | 1min 30secs | |||
| Good | 5mins 2secs | |||
| Good | 3mins | |||
| Good | 2mins | |||
| Good | 2mins 30secs | |||
| Average | none |
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Dates tested: September 2024, September 2023, July 2021. Auto shut-off time: length of time kitchen scales stay on with weight on the scales. We're not able to show every retailer, and cheaper prices may be available. Page last checked: April 2025.
The kitchen scales we tested
All the kitchen scales we tested are listed in alphabetical order, below.
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Accuweight Digital Kitchen Scales
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Most recently tested September 2023
Measures kilograms/grams, pounds/ounces, litres/millilitres, fluid ounces
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 2xAAA batteries (included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W) 20 x 16.5 cm, product weight 530g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, one-year warranty
Argos Home Digital Kitchen Scale
Only available at Argos (£9)
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Most recently tested July 2021
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 1xCR2032 battery (included), two-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W) 17 x 14 cm, product weight 150g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, one-year guarantee
Beurer KS25 Electronic Kitchen Scale with Bowl
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Most recently tested September 2024
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Maximum weight on scale 3kg
Need to know Digital scale, 2xAAA batteries (included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W x H) 25 x 15 x9cm, product weight 310g, measures in increments of 1g, 1.2-litre bowl included, tare function, five-year guarantee
Beurer Nutritional Analysis Kitchen Scale
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Most recently tested July 2021
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 3xAAA batteries (included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W) 23 x 16.5cm, product weight 550g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, can provide nutritional information on weighed foodstuffs, five-year guarantee
Heston Blumenthal Dual Platform Digital Scale
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Most recently tested July 2021
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Maximum weight on scale 200g (precision scale), 10kg (large scale)
Need to know Digital scale, 3xAAA batteries (included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W) 26 x 17.5cm, product weight 850g, measures in increments of 1g (large scale), 0.1g (precision scale), no bowl included, tare function, precision scale, 15-year guarantee
Heston Blumenthal Precision Scale
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Most recently tested September 2024
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 3xAAA batteries (included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W) 18.5 x 14cm, product weight 400g, measures in increments of 0.5g, no bowl included, tare function, 15-year guarantee
John Lewis Anyday Glass Platform Digital Kitchen Scale
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Most recently tested September 2023
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 1xCR2032 battery (included), two-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W) 22 x 15cm, product weight 450g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function
Joseph Joseph SwitchScale Digital Kitchen Scale
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Most recently tested September 2024
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 3xAAA batteries (included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W x H) 19 x 22 x 8cm, product weight 515g, measures in increments of 1g, 900ml bowl included, tare function, two-year guarantee
Joseph Joseph Triscale Folding Digital Scale
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Most recently tested July 2021
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 1xCR2032 battery (included), two-step battery removal, dimensions unfolded (L x W) 22 x 22cm, dimensions folded (L x W) 15 x 4.5cm, product weight 150g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, three-year guarantee if bought at Lakeland
Lakeland Digital Kitchen Weighing Scale
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Most recently tested September 2024
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 2xAAA batteries (not included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W x H) 20 x 20 x 14cm, product weight 340g, measures in increments of 1g, 2.5-litre bowl included, tare function, ambient temperature feature, timer, three-year guarantee
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Lakeland Dual Layer Digital Kitchen Scales
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Most recently tested September 2024
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Maximum weight on scale 1kg (precision scale), 15kg (large scale)
Need to know Digital scales, 3xAAA batteries (not included), two-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W x H) 19.5 x 24 x 4cm, product weight 750g, measures in increments of 1g (large scale), 0.05g (precision scale), tare function, hold function, three-year guarantee
Lakeland Wind-Up Digital Kitchen Scale
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Most recently tested September 2023
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, no batteries needed (uses a wind-up mechanism), dimensions (L x W) 24 x 18.5cm, product weight 370g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, three-year guarantee
Ooni Dual Platform LCD Digital Kitchen Weighing Scales
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Most recently tested September 2023
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Maximum weight on scales 200g (precision scale), 10kg (large scale)
Need to know Digital scales, 3xAAA batteries (included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W) 18 x 31cm, product weight 780g, measures in increments of 1g (large scale), 0.1g (precision scale), no bowl included, tare function, precision scale, two-year guarantee
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Oxo Good Grips Kitchen Scale
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Most recently tested July 2021
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scales, 1xCR2032 battery (included), two-step battery removal, dimensions (Lx W) 21 x 20cm, product weight 750g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, 15-year guarantee
ProCook Glass Digital Scales
Only available at ProCook (£14)
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Most recently tested September 2024
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 1xCR2032 battery (included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (Lx W) 20.5 x 16.5cm, product weight 430g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, one-year guarantee
Salter Aquatronic Glass Effect Kitchen Scale
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Most recently tested September 2024
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 4xAAA batteries (included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (Lx W) 21 x 20cm, product weight 660g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, pull-out display, lifetime guarantee
Salter Aquaweigh Mechanical Baking Scale
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Most recently tested September 2023
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Maximum weight on scale 4kg
Need to know Mechanical scale (no batteries needed), dimensions (L x W x H) 29 x 25 x 16.5cm, product weight 370g, measures in increments of 25g, bowl included, tare function, 15-year guarantee
Salter Arc Digital Kitchen Scale
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Most recently tested September 2023
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Maximum weight on scale 3kg
Need to know Digital scale, 1xCR2032 battery (included), two-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W) 18 x 18cm, product weight 320g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, 15-year guarantee
Salter Cook Electronic Digital Kitchen Scale with Bluetooth
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Most recently tested September 2023
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Maximum weight on scale 10kg
Need to know Digital scale, 3xAAA batteries (included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W) 17.5 x 17.5cm, product weight 500g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, connect to Salter Cook App by Bluetooth, 15-year guarantee
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Salter Disc Digital Kitchen Scales
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Most recently tested July 2021
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 1xCR2032 battery (included), two-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W) 18 x 16cm, product weight 500g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, 15-year guarantee
Salter High Capacity Scale
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Most recently tested September 2023
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Maximum weight on scale 10kg
Need to know Digital scale, 2xAAA batteries (included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W) 20 x 16.5cm, product weight 530g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, 15-year guarantee
Taylor Digital Electronic Portable Kitchen Scale
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Most recently tested September 2024
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Maximum weight on scale 10kg
Need to know Digital scale, 2xAAA batteries (not included) or mains powered, one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W x H) 23.5 x 18.5 x 5.5cm, product weight 1.3kg, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, hold function, calibrate function, 20-year guarantee
Taylor Pro Digital Dual Kitchen Scale
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Most recently tested September 2023
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale, 2xAAA batteries (not included), one-step battery removal, dimensions (L x W x H) 21 x 21 x 13cm, product weight 670g, measures in increments of 1g, stainless steel bowl included, tare function, 20-year guarantee
Terraillon Smart USB Kitchen Scales
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Most recently tested September 2023
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Digital scale (no batteries needed), dimensions (L x W) 21 x 16cm, product weight 450g, measures in increments of 1g, no bowl included, tare function, milk-conversion unit (to more accurately measure volumes of milk), USB charging cable included, 15-year guarantee
Terraillon Traditional Scale
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Most recently tested September 2023
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Maximum weight on scale 5kg
Need to know Mechanical scale (no batteries needed), dimensions (L x W x H) 21 x 16.5 x 25cm, product weight 1.46kg, measures in increments of 20g, stainless steel bowl included, tare function, five-year guarantee
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How we test kitchen scales
We test the most popular kitchen scales available at major UK retailers. We buy all products we test.
We regularly revisit the digital and mechanical scales on sale to see if there are any new and popular kitchen scales that need testing – and when we find them, we do.
Accuracy and consistency
- We use a set of calibration weights, from 1g up to 1kg, on every set of scales. We repeat this multiple times to see how accurate the scales are, and whether readings are consistent each time.
- We also use pipettes accurate to 0.1ml to see how well the scales weigh liquids.
The best weighing scales give you top-notch precision for both wet and dry ingredients.
Auto shut-off time
- We time how long each kitchen scale stays on before turning itself off.
- We do this with nothing on the scales, and then with weight on the scales.
The best kitchen scales have a long auto shut-off time, so you don't have to frequently turn them back on and re-weigh ingredients.
Ease of use
- We assess how easy each scale is to use, noting useful features such as a clear display, easy navigation, responsive buttons and rubber feet.
- We penalise scales that are overly heavy, bulky or have one-step battery removal, because easy access to button batteries can be dangerous to young children if swallowed. Read more: Surprising things that could be dangerous to your child
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How accurate are kitchen scales?
Our tests reveal digital kitchen scales are the most accurate type of weighing scales for your kitchen. They measure in smaller increments and don't rely on you judging where the needle is pointing, as with a mechanical scale. Our expert testing to find top-rated kitchen scales over the years has found:
- The best kitchen scales only deviate by a few grams or less which might make a difference to recipes where precise quantities are a must.
- Most scales we've tested are less accurate with liquids. Some scales that display fluid units were off by as much as 30ml at higher volumes (more than 100ml) in our tests, and struggled to accurately measure small volumes (less than 20ml).
- Bright, clear displays and sensitive buttons really help with accurate measuring. Having to press down hard on buttons can make food scales unstable, and not being able to see the display clearly makes it easy to overshoot the mark.
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The difference between a digital and manual kitchen scale
Manual or mechanical scales have a needle that moves when weight is added. They are less accurate and compact than digital (or electronic) weighing scales.
They look more traditional, so you may be drawn to getting one if you like the old-school aesthetic. However:
- Manual scales are usually less accurate. The ones we've tested only measure in steps of 20 to 25g. Digital scales display the exact weight measured, and can measure in 1g steps or less.
- Manual scales are fiddlier than electronic ones to tare (reset the scale to zero). With digital scales, you just press a button and it's done for you.
- The manual scales we've tested have very good consistency, so placing the same weight on the scale will send the needle to the same place on the dial each time. However, the accuracy of the reading is dependent on your judgement of where the needle is pointing.