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Scales are used by individuals for a variety of reasons: Cooking, baking, supplements, coffee, espresso, weed, jewelry, ammunition, the list goes on and on. For a deep dive into all the different things you can use scales for check out our article on the different types of scales. You might be able to use a scale for something you’ve never thought about before.
Scales can also make great gifts if you know someone who has a hobby that could benefit from a scale. From hobbies like cooking, shooting, baking, jewelry, body building, coffee and espresso making, scales can make all of these hobbies easier and more fun.
The most popular scale in many homes and businesses is the food scale or kitchen scale. These scales are typically used to measure amounts of food, ingredients, supplements or even liquids. While measuring cups and measuring spoons allow you to measure the volume of ingredients, scales allow you to measure the mass. This is almost always more accurate and if you have a good scale, can be a lot easier than messing with lots of different cups and spoons.
What kind of food scale you need is often based on how you plan to use it. If you are primarily baking, you probably want a different scale than if you measuring portions for nutrition. If you cook for a lot of people, you probably need a different scale than if you live alone. Our food and kitchen scale guides include all different types of scales that have been tested and reviewed so you can know which scale is best for you.
The category I’m personally most invested in are the coffee and espresso scales. It takes more than gourmet beans to make a good cup of coffee… the ratio of coffee to water is very important. Even more so for a good cup of espresso. Making sure you get the ratio as accurate as possible requires a scale.
Which coffee scale is best for you often depends on factors around how you brew your coffee. The method (pour-over vs french press), the creativity (new ratios vs constant) and even the setup (dim lighting vs well-let), can all play a factor in which scale might be best for you. Take a look at our reviews of coffee scales and espresso scales to see which one you need to add to your coffee equipment arsenal.
Looking for more specific scales?
We have a variety of scale reviews and recommendations available on our site and continue to add more every week. Check out what other reviews and buyers guides we have including:
Espresso Scales, Body Building Scales, Nutrition Scales, Reloading Scales, Analog Scales, High-end Coffee/Espresso Scales, and more reviews!