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Scales

Page Contents:
-Electronic Kitchen Scales
-Dial Type Kitchen Scales
-Diet Scales
-Balance Beam Scale

Related Pages:
-Measuring Cups
-Measuring Spoons
-Conversion Charts
-Fantes.com Main Page

Weight vs. Volume. Various factors can yield different quantities when measuring by volume, such as a cup of nuts loosely poured compared to a cup tightly packed small or broken pieces. That's why weighing ingredients can make a real difference in the outcome of your recipe.

Good recipes are consistent. If you are a veteran baker, you know how important it is to be consistent in your recipes. And measuring by weight is, by far, a better way to be consistent than just measuring volume.

Consider the following factors in choosing a scale:

  • For greater accuracy in small quantities, and for greatest versatility, choose the electronic scale.
  • For regular kitchen use, a 6-9 Lb capacity scale will suffice on most tasks.
  • If you only consistently measure large items, like roasts, choose the 22 Lb scale.
  • If you're measuring ingredients for dietary needs, choose the electronic or the diet scale.

Great accuracy is achieved in scales with a balance beam or weights. Such pinpoint accuracy is not usually needed in food preparation. These scales are for domestic use, and not intended for commercial use.

 

terraillon electronic professional bakers scale, 22 lbs Terraillon Electronic Professional Bakers Scale, 22 Lb

$99.99
#7057


22 lb (10kg) capacity,
1/8 oz (2g) graduations to 2 lbs (1kg),
1/4 oz (5g) graduations to (4kg),
1/2 oz (10g) graduations to 22 lbs (10kg),
Automatic tare,
Auto shut-off,
10-1/4 x 8-1/4",
2-1/4" high,
7 x 7" stainless steel platform tray,
Grey plastic body,
Uses 9v battery (included),
2 year limited warranty
China
escali aqua digital scale, 11 lb Escali Aqua Digital Scale, Black, 11 Lb

$44.99
#5427


For weighing, liquid measuring, and timing,
11 lb capacity,
0.1 oz or 1 gram graduations,
Displays in pounds/ounces, fluid ounces, grams and milliliter,
Displays ounces in fractions (up to 1/165 oz) or decimals (0.1 oz),
Liquid density adjustment feature,
Tare function,
Kitchen timer,
Auto shut-off,
Uses 9v battery (included),
9-1/4 x 7-1/2",
1-5/8" high,
Removable stainless steel weighing cover,
Black plastic body,
5 year limited warranty
China
escali aqua digital scale Escali Aqua Digital Scale, Red, 11 Lb

$44.99
#5428


For weighing, liquid measuring, and timing,
11 lb capacity,
0.1 oz or 1 gram graduations,
Displays in pounds/ounces, fluid ounces, grams and milliliter,
Displays ounces in fractions (up to 1/165 oz) or decimals (0.1 oz),
Liquid density adjustment feature,
Tare function,
Kitchen timer,
Auto shut-off,
Uses 9v battery (included),
9-1/4 x 7-1/2",
1-5/8" high,
Removable stainless steel weighing cover,
Black plastic body,
5 year limited warranty
China
escali primo digital scale, 11 lb Escali Primo Digital Scale, 11 Lb

$34.99
#5455


11 lb (5000g) capacity,
0.1 oz (1g) graduations,
Displays in ounces, pounds and ounces, or grams,
Tare function,
Auto shut-off,
Uses 2 AA batteries (included),
8-1/2 x 6" base,
1-5/8" high,
5-3/8" stainless steel removable platform,
Silver plastic body,
NSF approved
China
oxo good grips food scale with pull-out display

oxo good grips food scale with pull-out display
Oxo GoodGrips Food Scale With Pull-Out Display, 11 Lb

$49.99
#14172


11 lb x 1/8 oz (1 g) capacity,
7-1/4" wide,
9-3/8" long,
1-1/8" high,
7 x 7-1/4" stainless steel platform,
Cord pulls out 3-3/4",
Indicator displays how much capacity is left on the scale,
Zero function for tare,
Optional backlight to display,
Switch between imperial and metric units,
4 AAA batteries included
China
terraillon duo electronic scale, 11 lb Terraillon Duo Electronic Scale, 11 Lb

$59.99
#7042


11 lb (5kg) capacity,
1/8 oz (1g) graduations,
Back switch for grams or ounces,
Measures liquids in milliliters,
6-1/4" diameter scale,
2-3/8" diameter readout,
2-3/8" diameter removable timer,
1-1/4" high,
11" long overall when hung,
Tare button,
Comes with adapter to hang on wall,
Aluminum tray,
Plastic body,
Scale uses 2 CR2032 lithium batteries (included),
Timer uses 1 GPA76 alkaline battery (included),
Timer has magnet on back,
2 year limited warranty
China
salter aquatronic electronic glass scale Salter Aquatronic Electronic Glass Scale, 7 Lb/105 Fl Oz

$59.99
#9621


10-3/4" wide,
9-1/8" long,
1-1/8" thick,
7 Lb (3 kg) x 1/8 oz (1 g),
105 fluid oz (3000 ml) x 1/8 fl oz (1 ml)
Conversion button from dry weighing to liquid measuring,
1-1/4" high lcd digits,
Blue backlight display,
Clock displays when not in use as a scale,
Add and weigh tare function,
Auto and manual shut off,
5-3/4 x 8-3/4" glass platform,
4 AAA batteries included,
10 year limited warranty
China
salter acuatronic wireless wall mount scale

salter aquatronic wireless wall mount scale
Salter Aquatronic Wireless Wall Mount Scale, 7 Lb

$79.99
#9620


7 lbs (3 kg) x 1/8 oz (1 g),
105 fl oz (3000 ml) x 1/8 fl oz (1 ml),
7-1/2" diameter,
3/4" thick,
Smooth surface with see-through center panel,
Add and weigh tare function,
Mount to wall, remove platform to weigh,
Weight displays on wall via infrared technology,
Bright blue backlight display during scale use,
Clock and temperature display when not in use as a scale,
Takes 7 AAA batteries, included,
10 year limited warranty
China
terrarillon talking digital scale

terraillon talking digital scale
Terraillon Linear Vocal Talking Digital Kitchen Scale, 7 Lb

$49.99
#7170


6 lb 9 oz (3kg) capacity,
1/8 oz (1g) graduations,
8-3/4" x 7" base,
1-5/8" high,
5-5/8" high with bowl,
Automatic tare,
Use with or without bowl,
Graduated measurements on bowl to 70 oz,
Speaks in English, German, or French,
Volume and language function buttons indicated in Braille under the scale,
On/off/tare button: 1 point in relief,
G/oz button: 2 points in relief,
Low battery indicator and auto off,
Socket for optional adapter (not included),
Takes 2 AAA and 1 9V batteries, included,
10 year limited warranty
China
escali pana digital scale, 6.6 lb Escali Pana Digital Scale, 6.6 Lb

$64.99
#4677


For weighing and volume measuring,
Programmed for 99 ingredients for volume measurement,
6.6 lb (3000 gram) capacity,
0.1 oz or 1 gram graduations,
Displays in pounds and ounces, cups and tablespoons,
Displays volume in fractions or decimals,
Tare function,
Auto shut-off,
Uses 9v battery, included (AC adapter not included),
9-3/4 x 7-1/2",
1-5/8" high,
Removable stainless steel weighting cover,
Silver plastic body,
5 year limited warranty
China
Salter Microtronic 2001 Electronic Kitchen Scale Salter Microtronic 2001 Electronic Scale, 5 Lbs

$29.99
#9091

6.75" x 7.5" x 1.125" high,
5.75" tray,
Measures solids up to 5 Lbs by 1/8 oz,
High precision strain gauge weight sensing; no moving parts,
Auto zero shutoff,
Reset for tare weight,
Lbs or Kg conversion button,
Uses 9v alkaline battery (not included),
10 year limited warranty
China
Salter nutritional scale

Salter nutritional scale
Salter Nutritional Scale, Model 1400, 5 Lbs

$69.99
#9099


8" wide, 9-1/2" deep,
Weighs up to 5 lbs 10 oz, in 1 oz increments,
Touch pad controls with auto shutoff,
7-1/2" stainless steel removable weighing tray,
Uses one 9 volt battery, included,
Displays USDA approved counts for calories, proteins, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, dietary fiber and sodium;
Stores the nutritional data of food portions as running totals, for tracking over time;
Pre-programmed with more than 900 nutritional values for food and ingredients;
Instruction booklet included,
10 year limited warranty
China

salter chromed 22 lb kitchen scale Salter Chromed Kitchen Scale, 22 Lb

$23.99
#9089

6-1/4" wide base,
3-5/8" deep,
8" high with tray,
10" x 7" tray,
Adjustable for tare weight,
10 year limited warranty
China
terraillon tradition 500 kitchen scale, 11 lb Terraillon Tradition 500 Kitchen Scale, 11 Lb

$24.99
#4019


11 lb (5kg) capacity,
1 oz (20g) graduations,
9 x 6-1/8" base,
9-3/4" high with tray,
6-1/2" round dial display,
8-1/8 x 1-1/8" solid brass tray,
Black metal with brass plated components,
Brass knurled knob for tare,
5 year limited warranty
China
stainless steel scale, 11 lb Stainless Steel Scale, 11 Lb

$49.99
#22149


11 lb capacity,
1 oz graduations,
1 oz sensitivity,
Smaller inner dial can be rotated for portion control,
Brass knurled knob under platform for setting tare,
8-3/4 x 6-1/4" base,
8-1/2" high,
8 x 8" platform,
6-1/2" round display,
Stainless steel,
Rubber feet,
1 year limited warranty
salter multiweigh kitchen scale, 9 lb Salter Multiweigh Kitchen Scale, 9 Lb

$19.99
#9677


9 lb (4kg) capacity,
1 oz (25g) graduations,
8-1/2" round base,
2-1/2" high,
5-1/2" high overall,
5-3/4" round platform,
8-3/4" wide, 2 qt bowl,
Base turns to set tare,
Use with or without clear plastic bowl,
Bowl fits upside-down on scale for storage,
Silver plastic,
10 year limited warranty
China
salter kitchen scale, 5 lb Salter Kitchen Scale, 5 Lbs

$11.99
#8110


5 lb (2.2kg) capacity,
1 oz (25g) graduations,
6-1/4" round bottom,
3-1/2" high base,
6-1/4" high overall,
Base turns to set tare,
Use with or without clear plastic bowl,
Bowl fits upside-down on scale for storage,
White plastic,
10 year limited warranty
China

Salter electronic diet scale

Salter electronic diet scale
Salter Electronic Diet Scale, 8 Oz

$29.99
#9096


3-1/8" x 4-1/2" x 7/8"
8 oz in 0.005 oz increments,
250 g in 0.1 g increments,
Add & weigh,
Weighing tray serves as cover,
Auto-zero and auto-shutoff,
2 CR2032 button batteries included,
10 year limited warranty
China
Salter Diet Scale Salter Diet Scale, 16 Oz

$5.99
#9094

Weighs 16 oz by 1/4 oz,
7.5" tall,
Removable bowl is 3.5" x 4.75" x 3" high, with lid,
Scale fits in bowl for storage,
Adjustable for tare weight,
10 year limited warranty
China

 
balance beam scale

balance beam scale

balance beam scale

balance beam scale
Weight Plate

detail of birdshot used for scale calibration
Calibration Birdshot under Weight Plate
Penn Balance Beam Gourmet Scale, Black/Brass

$219.99
#11430


16 oz balance beam by 1/8 oz,
2 lb and 1 lb additional iron weights,
Brass scoop 10-3/4" long,
9-3/4" wide cast iron base,
6" diameter weight plate,
Can be used for legal trade only with appropriate local license.
Made in USA USA
 
Balance Beam Scale Instructions:
 
For accuracy, always place the scale on a level surface.

Before first use, make sure that the round weight plate and the scoop are evenly balanced without ingredients in the scoop, and with the weighted pointer on the zero. (If not, see instructions to re-calibrate, at bottom.)

To weigh less than 1 lb of ingredients, move the weighted pointer along the beam to the desired number of ounces, then add ingredients to the scoop until the scoop and weight plate are evenly balanced. To weight more than 1 lb, add the extra iron weight of the appropriate size to the weight plate, and move the weighted pointer along the beam for any additional ounces to be weighed, then add ingredients to the bowl.

To find out the weight of ingredients, place them in the scoop, then move the weighted pointer along the beam until the filled scoop and weight plate are even. If the filled scoop weighs more than 16 oz, you'll need to add the extra iron weight of the appropriate size and adjust the ounces with the weighted pointer.

Wash the scoop by hand, with hot sudsy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Keep the body of the scale clean with a moist cloth as necessary. Never soak scale or leave it in a moist place, as the iron may rust.

Re-Calibration

It's unlikely that the scale will ever need re-calibration, unless, for example, you start using a scoop of a different weight. Always make sure the scale is on a level surface and the weighted pointer is on the zero when checking for balance and when re-calibrating.

To re-calibrate, unscrew the flat round weight plate (turning it counterclockwise when viewing from above), and carefully remove it.

From the compartment, remove the small round pellets to lighten the weight-plate side, or add more to make it heavier.

If ever it is needed, a small quantity of extra steel birdshot pellets, preferably No. 7-1/2, should be readily available from a local rifle dealer.
 

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