Etekcity Digital Food Kitchen Scale
Best for: Best budget kitchen scale — 175K reviews prove it works, and at a tenner it is the easiest kitchen upgrade you can make.
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Our review
With 175,000 reviews — more than almost any kitchen product on Amazon — this Etekcity scale has essentially become the default kitchen scale. It does one job, does it accurately, and costs around a tenner. The 304 stainless-steel platform wipes clean in seconds, the backlit LCD is readable at a glance, and the tare button lets you zero out the weight of any bowl or container so you only weigh what matters.
The scale measures in five units — grams, ounces, pounds:ounces, millilitres (water/milk), and fluid ounces — covering everything from baking by weight to measuring liquids for cocktails. Accuracy is 1g increments up to 5kg (11 lbs), which is precise enough for any home cooking task. It runs on two standard AAA batteries (included), and auto-shuts off after two minutes to conserve power.
At just 0.6 inches thick, it slides into a kitchen drawer and takes up virtually no counter space. Reviewers consistently call it compact, accurate, and a no-brainer purchase. It is especially popular with people doing keto, calorie tracking, and meal prep — portion control becomes trivial when you can weigh to the gram.
The durability question is the only real split in the reviews. Most owners get years of reliable use, but a minority report failure within 6-12 months — typically the display going blank or readings drifting. At this price point, even replacing it annually costs less than a single premium competitor. The small platform can also be awkward with very large bowls that overhang and block the display, though reviewers note you can still read it by tilting the bowl slightly.
👍 Pros
- 175K reviews at 4.6 stars — the most-reviewed kitchen scale on Amazon
- 304 stainless steel — wipes clean in seconds
- Five measurement units (g/oz/lb:oz/mL/fl oz)
- Only 0.6 inches thick — slides into any drawer
- AAA batteries included — no proprietary cells needed
👎 Cons
- Some units fail within 6-12 months (minority but recurring)
- Small platform — large bowls can overhang and block the display
- Not rechargeable — AAA batteries only
- 1g minimum increment — not precise enough for espresso dosing
Specifications
| Brand | Etekcity EK6015 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 11 lb / 5 kg |
| Precision | 1g increments (minimum 2g) |
| Units | g / oz / lb:oz / mL / fl oz |
| Platform | 304 food-grade stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 7.3 × 5.7 × 0.6 in |
| Power | 2× AAA batteries (included), auto-off at 2 min |
FAQ
Is it accurate enough for baking?
Yes — 1g precision is more than sufficient for home baking. Professional bakers who need 0.1g precision (e.g., for sourdough starters) should look at the Etekcity EK5250 model instead.
Can it weigh liquids?
Yes — it includes millilitre and fluid ounce modes calibrated for water and milk. Place a container on the platform, tare it, then pour.
Will a large mixing bowl fit?
The platform is compact (7.3 × 5.7 in). Large bowls may overhang and partially block the display. Tilt the bowl slightly or use the tare function before placing it.
How long do the batteries last?
Varies by usage. The auto-off feature (2 minutes of inactivity) conserves power. Most owners get months of regular use per set of AAA batteries.
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