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Whether you're an aspiring baker, hoping to make the perfect cup of coffee or a meal prepper, a kitchen scale will come in handy, and there are plenty of options on the market.
Kitchen scales have many uses, including meal preparation. Moyo Studio/Getty Images
From manual scales to battery-operated options slim enough to tuck into a drawer out of sight, there's one that's right for every type of cook. We tested several 11-pound capacity scales and rounded up our favorite options. Plus, here are eight reasons why chefs say everyone needs to add a scale to their kitchen. Here's everything to know about picking the best kitchen scale this year.
What's the best kitchen scale?
OXO 11-lb. Food Scale with Pull-Out Display is the ideal scale for a baker. OXO
After conducting hands-on testing on numerous scales, we've landed on Oxo's 11-lb Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display as the best kitchen scale of 2026. With its pull-out display and sleek appearance, this model is perfect for every kitchen need.
Best kitchen scales of 2025
Corin Cesaric/CNET Photo Gallery 1/1 Corin Cesaric/CNET Best overall kitchen scale OXO's 11-lb. Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-out Display Pros Pull-out display
Removable base Cons Uses 4 batteries (included) This scale proved highly accurate during tests with various weights, all the way down to one single gram. It also was both simple to use and easy to clean. Plus, the pull-out display lights up and is ideal when using a large bowl that would otherwise cover the weight reading. The scale also has a sturdy build that gives the impression it'll stand the test of time, as Oxo kitchen tools often do. There are four weight units to choose from (pounds, ounces, grams and kilograms) and the stainless steel base is removable, making it easy to deep clean. It also offers a tare function that'll cancel out the weight of the bowl you're using to weigh your ingredients, ensuring an accurate read every time. ... Show more Get it now $63 at Amazon $64 at Walmart Specs & Configurations Dimensions 9.75 x 7 inches Weight 1.8 Pounds Add to compare
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