Food and formula scales
Kitchen scales; coin batteries flagged.
- 21models tracked
- $11 to $39price range
- 11 lb–33 lbcapacity
Food and formula scales by budget
The 14 food and formula scales with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.
Budget-friendlyUnder $173
Mid-range$17 to $256
All 21 food and formula scales
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Food and formula scales by the numbers
The 21 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.
- Capacity11 lb to 33 lb; the middle half 11 lb to 13.227 lb (20 of 21 publish it)
- Smallest increment0.04 oz to 0.1 oz; the middle half 0.05 oz to 0.1 oz (11 of 21 publish it)
- Price$11.99 to $39.99; the middle half $16.99 to $24.99 (14 of 21 publish it)
Food and formula scales side by side
Sorted by the smallest increment the maker lists in ounces. Capacity and increments are as published, in the maker's units.
| Product | Capacity | Increments | Units | Tare | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etekcity EK8060 | 176 oz / 11 lb / 5000 g / 5000 mL | 0.04 oz / 1 g / 1 mL | oz / lb:oz / fl'oz (water/milk) / g / mL (water/milk) | Yes | 2 x 3V CR 2032, pre-installed |
| Etekcity Luminary EKS-L221-SUS | 353 oz / 22 lb / 10 kg / 10000 mL | 0.05 oz / 1 g increments | oz / lb:oz / g / mL (water/milk) / fl'oz (water/milk) | Yes | 300mAh Li-ion Battery |
| Etekcity EK7090 | 176 oz / 11 lb / 5000 g / 5000 mL | 0.05 oz / 1 g / 1 mL | oz / lb:oz / fl oz (water/milk) / g / mL (water/milk) | Yes | 3 x 1.5V AAA Batteries |
| Etekcity EKS-C302 | 176 oz / 11 lb / 5,000 g / 5,000 mL | 0.05 oz / 1 g / 1 mL | oz / lb:oz / fl'oz (water/milk) / g / mL (water/milk) | – | 3 x 1.5V AAA batteries |
| Etekcity ENS-L221S Luminary Smart Nutrition | 353 oz / 22 lb / 10 kg / 10000 mL | 0.05 oz / 1g increment | oz / lb:oz / g / mL (water/milk) / fl'oz (water/milk) | Yes | 300mAh Li-ion Battery |
| Ozeri Pro 12 lb | 0.05 oz to 12 lbs (1 g to 5.4 kg) | 0.05 oz or 1 gram | pounds, kilograms, grams, ounces | Yes | 2 AAA batteries (included) |
| Etekcity EK4150 | 11 lb / 5 kg | 0.1 oz / 1 g / 0.5°F | oz / lb:oz / g / kg | – | 2 x 1.5V AAA Batteries |
| Etekcity EK3551 | 176 oz / 11 lb / 5000 g / 5000 mL | 0.1 oz / 1 g / 1 mL | oz / lb:oz / fl'oz (water/milk) / g / mL (water/milk) | – | 2 x 1.5V AAA Batteries |
| Etekcity ESN00 Smart Nutrition Scale | 176.4 oz / 11 lb / 5000 g / 5000 mL | 0.1 oz / 1 g / 1 mL | oz / lb:oz / g / mL | Yes | 3 x 1.5V AAA Batteries |
| Taylor 11 lb Dual Platform Digital Food Scale | 11 lb / 5000 g (large platform) | 0.1 oz / 1 g (large platform) | pounds/ounces, and grams | Yes | 2 AAA (1.5 V) batteries (included) |
| Taylor 22 lb Waterproof Digital Food Scale | 22 lb / 10,000 g / 352 fl oz / 10,000 mL | 0.1 oz / 1 g / 0.1 fl oz / 1 mL | ounces, grams, milliliters, and fluid ounces | Yes | 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries (included) |
| Taylor Glass Top 11 lb | 11 lb / 5000 g | – | Standard (oz/lb) and metric (g/kg) | Yes | 2 x AAA |
| Brod & Taylor High Capacity Baking Scale | 15 kg / 33 lb | – | kilograms, grams, pounds:ounces, fluid ounces, and millilite | Yes | 2 x AAA |
| Etekcity EK6015 | 176 oz / 11 lb / 5000 g / 5000 mL | – | oz / lb:oz / fl:oz / g / mL | – | 2 x 1.5V AAA Batteries |
| Etekcity EK9000 | 176 oz / 11 lb / 5000 g / 5000 mL | – | oz / lb:oz / fl'oz (water/milk) / g / mL (water/milk) | Yes | 2 x 1.5V AAA Batteries (Pre-Installed) |
| Etekcity EK5250 with Bowl | 176 oz / 11 lb / 5000 g / 5000 mL | – | oz / lb:oz / fl'oz (water/milk) / g / mL (water/milk) | Yes | 2 x 1.5V AAA Batteries |
| Etekcity EKS-C193 | 176 oz / 11 lb / 5,000 g / 5,000 mL | 2-5,000g with 1g precision (page wording) | oz / lb:oz / fl'oz (water/milk) / g / mL (water/milk) | – | 2 x AAA Batteries |
| Etekcity ENS-C551S Choice Smart Nutrition | 176.4 oz / 11 lb / 5000 g / 5000 mL | – | oz / lb:oz / g / fl'oz (water/milk) / mL (water/milk) | Yes | 3 x 1.5V AAA Batteries |
| Etekcity ESN90 Smart Nutrition | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ozeri Pronto | 0.5 g to 6000 g (up to 13.227 lbs) | 0.1 g increments below 1000 g and 0.5 g increments up to 600 | oz, ml, g, lb, lb:oz, and kg | Yes | 2 AAA batteries (included) |
| Greater Goods High-Capacity Food Scale | 22 pound capacity | – | g, ml, oz, lb | Yes | – |
Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec
Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.
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Highest capacity
Brod & TaylorHigh Capacity Baking Scale
33 lb
Highest capacity: the Brod & Taylor High Capacity Baking Scale at 33 lb, per Brod & Taylor.
- Price
- $24.95
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Smallest increment · Lowest price
EtekcityEK8060
0.04 oz
Smallest increment: the Etekcity EK8060 at 0.04 oz, per Etekcity.
- Capacity
- 11 lb
- Price
- $11.99
What to look for in food and formula scales
The range across every tracker, app, or scale here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.
Capacity
The top weight the maker lists, in pounds as published.
11 lbmiddle 11 lb33 lb
Typical: 11 lb to 13.23 lb. 20 of 21 list it. Highest capacity: High Capacity Baking Scale.
Smallest increment
The smallest step the display shows, in ounces as published. Some scales use a bigger step above a set weight.
0.04 ozmiddle 0.05 oz0.1 oz
Typical: 0.05 oz to 0.1 oz. 11 of 21 list it. Smallest increment: EK8060.
Most-compared pairs
Side-by-side specs for the closest rivals in this category.
- vsTaylor 11 lb Dual Platform Digital Food Scale vs Taylor Glass Top 11 lb
- vsTaylor 22 lb Waterproof Digital Food Scale vs Taylor Glass Top 11 lbCapacity 22 lb vs 11 lb
- vsBrod & Taylor High Capacity Baking Scale vs Greater Goods High-Capacity Food ScaleCapacity 33 lb vs 22 lb
- vsBrod & Taylor High Capacity Baking Scale vs Etekcity EK4150Capacity 33 lb vs 11 lb
- vsEtekcity EK6015 vs Etekcity EK7090Price $13.99 vs $12.99
- vsEtekcity EK6015 vs Etekcity EK8060Price $13.99 vs $11.99
- vsEtekcity ENS-L221S Luminary Smart Nutrition vs Etekcity Luminary EKS-L221-SUSPrice $33.99 vs $29.99
- vsEtekcity EK4150 vs Etekcity Luminary EKS-L221-SUSCapacity 11 lb vs 22 lb
- vsEtekcity EK9000 vs Etekcity EKS-C193
- vsEtekcity EK8060 vs Etekcity EK9000
- vsEtekcity EK5250 with Bowl vs Etekcity ENS-C551S Choice Smart Nutrition
- vsEtekcity EK5250 with Bowl vs Etekcity ESN90 Smart Nutrition
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