The 10 Best Kitchen Scales as of June 2026

How we ranked these kitchen scales

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each kitchen scale does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Kitchen Scales	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Salter Heston Blumenthal Precision Scale	8.7	Best precision	5kg / 0.1g	£30	View Price
2	Salter Disc Digital Scale	8.6	Best overall	5kg	£18	View Price
3	OXO Good Grips Stainless Scale	8.5	Best pull-out display	5kg	£45	View Price
4	Etekcity Food Scale	8.4	Best value	5kg / 1g	£15	View Price
5	Taylor Pro Dual Digital Scale	8.4	Best dual-range	5kg / 0.5g	£35	View Price
6	Nicewell Food Scale	8.3	Best slim design	5kg / 1g	£18	View Price
7	Salter Nutritional Scale	8.3	Best for nutrition tracking	5kg	£35	View Price
8	Salter Mechanical Kitchen Scale	8.2	Best no-battery	5kg	£25	View Price
9	Joseph Joseph TriScale	8.2	Best compact folding	5kg	£25	View Price
10	Amazon Basics Kitchen Scale	8.0	Best budget	5kg / 1g	£12	View Price

The full ranking

Best precision

Salter Heston Blumenthal Precision Scale

8.7Our number one pick.

Salter's Heston precision scale measures to 0.1g for small quantities like yeast and spices as well as larger bakes, ideal for accurate baking. It is pricier, but the precision and dual range are excellent.

Accuracy: 9.2Capacity: 8.6Features: 8.6Value: 8.6

Pros

0.1g precision
Good max capacity
Add-and-weigh

Cons

Pricier
Battery only

Check price on Amazon≈ £30

Best overall

Salter Disc Digital Scale

8.6A superb runner-up.

Salter's slim disc digital scale weighs accurately to 1g up to 5kg with a wipe-clean glass top and add-and-weigh function, a brilliant value everyday scale. It is battery-powered and basic on extras, but the accuracy and value are excellent.

Accuracy: 8.8Capacity: 8.6Features: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Accurate to 1g
Add-and-weigh
Slim wipe-clean top

Cons

Battery only
Basic display

Check price on Amazon≈ £18

Best pull-out display

OXO Good Grips Stainless Scale

8.5Rounds out our top three.

OXO's stainless scale has a pull-out display that stays readable under large bowls and platters, plus a wipe-clean top, a smart premium everyday scale. It is pricier, but the pull-out display and build are excellent.

Accuracy: 8.8Capacity: 8.6Features: 8.8Value: 8.4

Pros

Pull-out readable display
Stainless wipe-clean top
Sturdy

Cons

Pricey
Bulkier

Check price on Amazon≈ £45

Best value

Etekcity Food Scale

8.4A standout in the upper half.

Etekcity's compact digital food scale weighs to 1g with a tare function and clear display at a low price, popular everyday value. It is basic, but for accuracy and value it is excellent.

Accuracy: 8.6Capacity: 8.4Features: 8.2Value: 9.2

Pros

Accurate and cheap
Tare function
Compact

Cons

Basic features
Battery only

Check price on Amazon≈ £15

Best dual-range

Taylor Pro Dual Digital Scale

8.4A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Taylor Pro's dual-range scale switches between fine 0.5g precision and 5kg capacity with a stainless top, good for both small and large measures. It is mid-priced, but the dual range and build are good.

Accuracy: 9.0Capacity: 8.4Features: 8.4Value: 8.4

Pros

Dual fine/large range
Stainless top
Accurate

Cons

Mid price
Battery only

Check price on Amazon≈ £35

Best slim design

Nicewell Food Scale

8.3Great value in the middle of the pack.

Nicewell's ultra-slim glass food scale weighs to 1g with a clean touch panel and tare at a low price, great for small kitchens and easy storage. It is basic, but for value and design it is good.

Accuracy: 8.4Capacity: 8.4Features: 8.2Value: 8.8

Pros

Very slim
Clean touch panel
Affordable

Cons

Battery only
Basic features

Check price on Amazon≈ £18

Best for nutrition tracking

Salter Nutritional Scale

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

Salter's nutritional scale calculates calories and macros for foods you weigh, handy for diet and nutrition tracking alongside normal weighing. The database is limited, but for nutrition tracking and value it is good.

Accuracy: 8.4Capacity: 8.4Features: 8.8Value: 8.2

Pros

Calorie and macro readout
Normal weighing too
Tare

Cons

Limited food database
Fiddly menu

Check price on Amazon≈ £35

Best no-battery

Salter Mechanical Kitchen Scale

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Salter's classic mechanical scale needs no batteries, using a dial and add-on bowl for reliable everyday weighing, a charming battery-free choice. It is less precise than digital, but for reliability and value it is good.

Accuracy: 8.0Capacity: 8.4Features: 8.0Value: 8.8

Pros

No batteries needed
Reliable dial
Retro look

Cons

Less precise
Bulkier

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

Best compact folding

Joseph Joseph TriScale

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Joseph Joseph's TriScale folds into a slim handheld arm with fold-out legs to weigh over any bowl, brilliant for tiny kitchens and drawers. It is small-platform, but for storage and clever design it is good.

Accuracy: 8.4Capacity: 8.2Features: 8.2Value: 8.4

Pros

Folds away tiny
Weighs over any bowl
Clever design

Cons

Small platform
Fiddly to balance

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

Best budget

Amazon Basics Kitchen Scale

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Amazon Basics' digital kitchen scale weighs to 1g with a tare function at a rock-bottom price, a sensible budget pick. It is basic, but for value it works.

Accuracy: 8.2Capacity: 8.2Features: 8.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Cheapest option
Accurate to 1g
Tare function

Cons

Basic display
Battery only

Check price on Amazon≈ £12

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the kitchen scales in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Salter Heston Blumenthal Precision Scale, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Salter Disc Digital Scale and OXO Good Grips Stainless Scale are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best kitchen scales without overthinking it, the Salter Heston Blumenthal Precision Scale is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £30

Our top picks at a glance

Salter Heston Blumenthal Precision Scale

Etekcity Food Scale

Salter Disc Digital Scale

How we ranked these kitchen scales

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Salter Heston Blumenthal Precision Scale

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Salter Disc Digital Scale

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OXO Good Grips Stainless Scale

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Etekcity Food Scale

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Taylor Pro Dual Digital Scale

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Nicewell Food Scale

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Salter Nutritional Scale

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Salter Mechanical Kitchen Scale

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Joseph Joseph TriScale

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Amazon Basics Kitchen Scale

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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