OXO Good Grips 11 lb Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display
8.0/ 10
Editorial score
Display
9.0
Capacity
8.0
Precision
7.5
Care & power
7.0
Why this score?
Display & ease of use · 9.0
Pull-out display stays readable under wide bowls and platters
Capacity · 8.0
11 lb capacity covers most kitchens
Precision & units · 7.5
0.1 oz or 1 g increments, US and metric via button
Cleaning & power · 7.0
Removable stainless platform; four AAA batteries, no rechargeable or plug-in option
Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we score
Best forEveryday cooks who weigh into big bowls and platters
An 11 lb platform scale whose display pulls out from the base so a large bowl or plate does not hide the reading, then slides back in for storage. It switches between 0.1 oz and 1 g increments and has a removable stainless steel platform.
Strengths
Pull-out display stays readable under wide bowls and platters
Stainless steel platform lifts off for cleaning
Weaknesses
Runs on four AAA batteries, with no rechargeable or plug-in option
Larger footprint (11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in) than compact 11 lb scales
Dimensions, material and details
Capacity
11 lb
Increments
0.1 oz (US) / 1 g (metric)
Units
US (oz) and metric (g), via unit conversion button
Backlit LCD; backlight off after 30 s, scale after 120 s
Capacity · 8.0
11 lb / 5,000 g capacity
Precision & units · 8.5
1 g steps; five units including mL and fl oz
Cleaning & power · 6.5
Wipe-clean only, do not immerse; two AAA batteries
Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we score
Best forBudget shoppers and anyone short on drawer space
A slim, 0.6-inch-thick digital scale that weighs up to 11 lb (5,000 g) in 1 g steps and can also read liquids in milliliters and fluid ounces. It runs on two AAA batteries and has a backlit LCD.
Strengths
Very thin at 0.6 in, so it stores easily
Five units, including mL and fl oz for liquids
Weaknesses
Wipe-clean only; the manual warns not to immerse it
Backlight turns off after 30 seconds and the scale after 120 seconds of inactivity
Dimensions, material and details
Capacity
11 lb / 5000 g / 5000 mL
Increments
0.05 oz / 1 g / 1 mL
Units
oz, lb:oz, fl oz, g, mL
Power source
2 x 1.5V AAA batteries
Dimensions
7.3 x 5.7 x 0.6 in (186 x 145 x 15.5 mm)
Construction
Slim flat platform with backlit LCD (material not stated by Etekcity)
Flow-rate indicator and timer modes; small 160 mm square footprint
Capacity · 6.0
2,000 g maximum too small for large dough batches
Precision & units · 9.5
0.1 g readability for coffee, yeast and spices
Cleaning & power · 8.0
USB-C rechargeable, 30-40 hours; polycarbonate body, cleaning not documented
Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we score
Best forPour-over coffee brewers and bakers weighing small amounts to 0.1 g
A compact coffee scale that reads to 0.1 g up to 2,000 g, with a flow-rate indicator, timer modes and Bluetooth 5.0. It charges by USB-C, and its lithium-ion battery is rated for 30 to 40 hours of continuous use.
Strengths
0.1 g readability for coffee, yeast and spices
USB-C rechargeable battery rated for 30 to 40 hours
Weaknesses
2,000 g maximum is too small for large dough batches
Small 160 mm square footprint limits big bowls
Dimensions, material and details
Capacity
2000 g / 70.55 oz
Increments
0.1 g readability
Units
g / oz
Power source
Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.7 V 1100 mAh, USB Type-C
Protective display cover; baker's percentage mode takes a few steps
Capacity · 9.0
8,000 g capacity, highest in this guide
Precision & units · 7.5
1 g / 0.05 oz steps; five units
Cleaning & power · 9.0
Removable washable steel tray; 3 AA or included 5V adapter
Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we score
Best forBread and pastry bakers who scale recipes by baker's percentage
A heavier-duty kitchen scale with an 8,000 g (17 lb 9 oz) capacity, a removable stainless steel tray and a protective cover over the display and keypad. Its baker's percentage mode sets flour at 100% and shows each added ingredient as a percentage of it.
Strengths
Baker's percentage weighing mode built in
Runs on 3 AA batteries or the included 5V power adapter
Weaknesses
Bulkier than flat scales at 9.8 x 8 x 3.8 in
Baker's percentage takes a few steps (tare, add flour, press %)
Dimensions, material and details
Capacity
8000 g / 17 lb 9 oz
Increments
1 g / 0.05 oz
Units
kg, g, lb:oz, lb, oz
Power source
3 AA batteries or DC 5V 300mA power adapter (adapter included)
Escali · P115 (Black P115CH, Metallic P115M, Blue P115NB)
Escali Primo Digital Scale P115
7.5/ 10
Editorial score
Display
7.5
Capacity
8.0
Precision
7.5
Care & power
7.0
Why this score?
Display & ease of use · 7.5
Two-button interface; sealed display; shuts off after four minutes
Capacity · 8.0
11 lb (5,000 g) capacity
Precision & units · 7.5
0.1 oz (1 g) steps in g, oz and lb:oz
Cleaning & power · 7.0
Sealed controls; steel platform cover sold separately; 2 AA included
Based on documented features and practical tradeoffs, not a hands-on test. Assessment: October 7, 2026. How we score
Best forCooks who want a compact, no-fuss scale with two buttons
A compact 11 lb (5,000 g) platform scale with a two-button interface and a sealed control panel that shields the display and buttons from spills. It reads in grams, ounces, and pounds plus ounces.
Strengths
Sealed buttons and display guard against spills
Covered by KitchenSupply's lifetime limited warranty for consumer products
Weaknesses
Dishwasher-safe stainless steel platform cover is sold separately
Shuts off after four minutes of inactivity, which can interrupt slow prep
Dimensions, material and details
Capacity
11 lb (5000 g)
Increments
0.1 oz (1 g)
Units
g, oz, lb:oz
Power source
2 AA batteries (included)
Dimensions
8.5 x 6 x 1.65 in
Construction
Sealed control panel and display; optional stainless steel platform cover sold separately
Cooks who want a compact, no-fuss scale with two buttons
11 lb (5000 g)
0.1 oz (1 g)
g, oz, lb:oz
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How we scored
Manufacturer specs, not hands-on tests. Each pick is rated out of 10 on four things:
30%Display & ease of use
25%Capacity
25%Precision & units
20%Cleaning & power
What to look for in a kitchen scale
Match capacity to your bowlheaviest bowl plus largest batch; 11 lb (5 kg) covers most kitchens
Check the increments1 g suits cooking; 0.1 g for coffee, yeast and spices
Check the displaywide bowls can hide the display; choose pull-out or backlit
Frequently asked questions
What is the best digital kitchen scale?
The OXO Good Grips 11 lb Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display is the best overall pick, since the display stays readable under wide bowls and the stainless platform lifts off for cleaning. The Etekcity EK6015 is the best budget pick and is only 0.6 in thick. The Acaia Pearl is the premium pick for small amounts, and the Escali Primo is a compact two-button option.
Do I really need a kitchen scale for baking?
Weighing is more consistent than scooping with cups, because a cup of flour changes with how tightly it is packed. Even a basic model like the Etekcity EK6015 reads in 1 g steps up to 5,000 g, which covers most home baking. Bread bakers can go further with the My Weigh KD-8000, which has a baker's percentage mode.
What capacity should a home kitchen scale have?
About 11 lb (5 kg) handles most everyday cooking and baking, and that is the limit of the OXO Good Grips 11 lb scale, the Escali Primo and the Etekcity EK6015. If you mix large dough batches, the My Weigh KD-8000 goes up to 8,000 g. The Acaia Pearl tops out at 2,000 g, so it suits coffee and small measures rather than big bowls.
What does 0.1 g readability mean, and when does it matter?
It is the smallest step the display shows. The OXO, Escali, Etekcity and My Weigh picks read in 1 g steps, which is fine for flour, sugar and meat. The Acaia Pearl reads to 0.1 g, which helps with coffee doses, yeast, salt and spices.
