The Best Food Scales in Canada

If you want a durable and efficient scale for improving your baking skills or measuring food portions, this Escali Primo scale is one of the most affordable, yet popular options on the market. According to customers’ reviews and other buying guides, this scale was regarded as the most accurate scale. Escali is also known for its capacity to weigh up to 11 pounds and unlike many other food scales, it can remain for four minutes before automatically turning off (most scales shut off after two minutes). Another factor a few customers noted is a quick tracking of weight, for example, when adding flour into a mixing bowl, you do not have to stop to let the scale catch up.  

The scale features only two-button operation: one for turning it on and off, and another one for setting grams or ounces. The display and control buttons are sealed under a protective shield, so it is easy to clean and prevents damage from spilling liquids on it.   

One more thing we love about this scale is that the weight platform is elevated. It allows you to read numbers on the display when a large bowl is placed on the scale.    

Most people do not realize that portion control during weight loss is as important as calorie counting. In fact, you have to burn more calories than you consume. That is why the Elekcity kitchen scale is preferred by many people who are trying to control their meals. High precision sensors provide accurate results when weighing food portions or cooking ingredients.  

The smart, touch-sensor screen has two control buttons: one to turn the scale on and off and another one to switch measurements from ounces to millilitres or grams. As some customers noted, they use the scale not only for dieting or cooking but also to weigh some small house objects.   

The scale features a sleek, minimalist design: the surface is made of stain-resistant glass that is durable and easy to clean, while the padding is made from anti-skid material that allows the scale to stand stable on the ground.   

The only factor that we found inconvenient comparing to the Escali scale is that automatic turn-off happens after one minute. That might be a bothersome factor if the scale turns off in the middle of your pouring in flour when baking a pie.   

This is another scale we want to highlight as one of the best options for dieting and portion tracking. The Renpho digital scale is a smart device that comes with the Gennec app. The app can provide you with nutrition details, calories calculation and complete recorded food data. Whatever it is you are measuring, the app can show you the weight, number of calories, fat, protein, sodium, cholesterol and other components. Besides that, you can track and log each meal and see positive progress of eating less and healthier. One satisfied customer noted that knowing the approximate calories of a weighed product is handy if you are calorie counting, and it also can Bluetooth with your other Renpho products like their body mass scale. Otherwise, it is also great as a general usage kitchen scale.   

The scale can convert counting in a total of five different units: gram, millilitre, ounce, fluid ounce, pounds. The tempered glass surface is durable, easy to clean, and it looks elegant and minimal on any kitchen counter.   

Renpho digital scale is also preferred by many baristas and coffee lovers: the Gennec app has a coffee timer function that can help you to brew a perfect cup.   

One unique fact about this scale that makes it stand out is a pull-out display for easy cleaning and the ability to see numbers when large bowls are in use. The OXO scale also features a slim body and minimal design that suits any kitchen decor and can be left on the counter all the time especially, if you use it to weigh food portions.   

According to a satisfied customer who uses her scale at least daily, she finds it the best way to measure ingredients for cooking and baking instead of using a stack of cups and bowls. Although a bit pricey, this scale has excellent reviews. It weighs up to 11 pounds, easy to zero out to add more ingredients, has a pull-out display and a platform that comes off for easy cleaning, and it is easy to convert from pounds to kilograms.  

AccuWeight is one of the leading scale brands. This particular model features a high-quality tempered glass platform and a slick minimal design. The scale can stay turned on for two minutes, and it is fairly precise with providing correct measurements. As one customer noted, she picked this up for her baking because she feels grams are much more accurate as opposed to measuring cups, and it has worked very well for this purpose. In using this over the past year and a half she has used this for much more than just a simple kitchen scale.  

Another customer said that they have been using this product consecutively for four months now, and she says, they love it. It is convenient and can be stored just about anywhere, but it is also big enough to weigh out most of your kitchen needs.  

The surface of the scale is easy to clean; you can just wipe it with a cloth after every use. Other features, the AccuWeight scale can measure four different units: ounces, pounds, grams and milligrams. It also has a tare function button that allows you to measure liquids and ingredients amount without adding the weight of a container. 

While you can easily clean with a soft wipe any scale we presented in this guide, Koios’ kitchen scale can be rinsed under a stream of water without worrying about possible damages. Every time my husband makes pizza dough and measures each portion separately on a scale, I struggle with cleaning that glass surface afterwards. And, if that issue sounds familiar, with this waterproof scale you no longer have to invent ways to wash it without breaking it. This food scale was made from high-quality tempered glass that is durable and easy to clean.  

Another attractive factor about this scale is that it does not need batteries. You can charge it via USB cable and do not worry about it for the next two-three months: a little sweet thing that is also good for the environment.   

Regarding measurements, this kitchen scale has six settings including grams, milligrams, ounces, pounds plus millilitres and ounces for milk (milk is a heavier liquid than water, so you can always trust the scale to provide you with precise results). And, as one of the customers noticed, the continuous tare is another fantastic feature. You can essentially measure out all of the ingredients for a recipe without dirtying a single measuring cup.  

That is another Taylor food scale on our list, but this one is an ideal option for those who are in love with the retro style. It has a gleaming stainless steel finish, an extra-large dial and a removable bowl that can enhance any kitchen’s decor. According to a satisfied customer, this scale works great for almost anything you need to weigh. While it might seem bulky in a small kitchen, if you have room to leave it on the counter, you can enjoy the classic look and quick access to accurate measuring.  

The scale can weigh up to 11 pounds, and you can use it for food portioning, weighing cooking ingredients. The only thing to keep in mind is when you are measuring liquids remove the original bowl from the scale and place the one you use for cooking.  

One little disadvantage we must mention is that the Taylor Precision scale cannot capture anything that weighs less than 50 grams: it is not as sensitive as digital scales. However, if you are looking for a sturdy, stylish item to add to your kitchen to weigh apples, pieces of meat and other bigger ingredients, this scale won’t disappoint.   

A milligram scale is not essential for every kitchen. However, if you are working with yeast, baking bread and making pizza dough, then a digital milligram scale is a must-have. As one customer observed, this Smart Weigh GEM20 is highly accurate, and he has not seen them fluctuate by more than three milligrams; he usually finds the scale is accurate within one milligram. Some other people noted they use it to measure medications and components for homemade makeup.   

While it might not be the science laboratory-style scale, it is an affordable, accurate enough option to assist you during the baking process. The reason many people purchase an additional milligram scale besides a standard kitchen scale, is that you cannot trust the latter with measuring the smallest amounts. Unlike standard kitchen scales, this one has a thousandth of a gram accuracy (0.001g).   

The Smart Weight also comes with a tare function. It might be hard to weigh yeast by placing it directly on the scale platform. With tare function, however, you can always place a little container on the surface of the scale, bring it back to zero, and measure needed ingredients.   

Taylor brand has been a trusted provider of kitchen instruments since 1851. As one customer noted, it is the second time she bought this scale; she had the first one for at least 10 years and loved it. When the first one stopped working, she was so hoping to find the same one, and she did. This model features a six-inch stainless steel platform and can weigh up to 11 pounds. The raised platform is created for easy number reading when you place a large mixing bowl on the top. Besides that, the Taylor scale has a tare function that allows you to reset as you add more items for maximum accuracy.   

This Taylor kitchen scale has four sealed buttons: to turn it off and on, and to switch between pounds, kilograms, milligrams and ounces. Another customer noted that he uses this food scale in his cafe to measure out portions or to help keep track of inventory of items like ground coffee. It works great, and all of the settings are extremely accurate.   

Ozeri Pronto is a cheap kitchen scale that, nevertheless, is known for its accuracy of measurements and elegant appearance. It can measure up to 11 pounds and stay turned on for two minutes. According to a customer, baking/cooking using the Ozeri scale to measure the required amounts, made the resulting food as expected. Another one confirmed that it is perfect for measuring exact serving sizes. He found out exactly how much overestimating he has been doing, and it made a huge difference in portion control.  

The scale is also compact, and we think it is one of the best small food scales. It is easy to clean by wiping the surface and store in a drawer or even keep on the counter as it does not demand much space. Besides, the Ozeri kitchen scale has only two-button control that allows you to switch between milligrams, ounces, grams, and pounds.