Best Weed Scales of 2024: A Review and Buyer’s Guide

Welcome to a deep dive into the top weed scales of 2024!  These scales are perfect for weighing weed, marijuana, cannabis or whatever else you like to call your product.  While some of these scales have been around for a while, all of these scales are great tools to measure weed. We’ll take a look at what features and functions promote these weed scales to the top of our list and why actual buyers have no regrets with their purchases. All of the scales we include in this list our worthy of consideration for different reasons.

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Discover the World of Weed Scales

You might raise an eyebrow at the mention of “weed scales,” but hang tight – there’s a method to this madness. These scales aren’t just your typical food scales repurposed for something else. These scales are specially designed for measuring small quantities with pinpoint precision. Whether it’s weed, herbs, supplements, or even tiny jewelry, these scales have you covered.

Now, why create a list specific to scales for measuring weed, you ask?  Brace yourself for a little insider knowledge. In states where Marijuana-related activities are legally permitted, scales to measure weed or cannabis are more important than ever. Think of those who grow or sell marijuana or engage in related businesses – these scales are their indispensable tools.  Proper weighing is the only real way to know how much weed is being used and that is extremely important.  If someone is just eyeballing or trying to measure by volume they are likely losing money in some fashion.

Now, before we unveil the weed scale champions, let’s peek at a quick summary below for a performance rundown.

Without further ado, presenting the 2024 best weed scales:Top 10 Best Weed Scales:

1. MAXUS Precision Pocket Scale

What happens when one of the highest rates scales meets one of the best priced scales?  Well, that scale jumps to the top of our list of the best weed scales of 2024.  This scale not only has all the features you could want in a scale to measure weed, but it comes at a great price as well.

Alright, before we roll up our sleeves and dig in let’s look at what the pros and cons are for this scale. Here’s the overview:

Now, let’s take a look at the pros of this scale in more detail:

Consistently accurate with small amounts

With a maximum capacity of 200g, this scale is designed for weighing smaller items… like weed or cannabis.  It has 6 different units to weigh between – grams, ounces, grains, carats, Troy ounces or pennyweight.

Some scales claim to weigh to precisions of 0.01 but then struggle to actually weigh amounts that small.  They will constantly fluctuate between .01 and .05 grams.  Some won’t recognize weights as small as 0.01.  The MAXUS Precision Pocket Scale does a really good job of measuring precisely and accurately.

And when you are dealing with weed that you paid for… you want it to be accurate and precise.

Compact and lid serves as protection for weighing platform and display

This scale comes with a foldable cover that can protect the weighing platform and display while stored.  This makes this scale super easy to transport around if you are on the move a lot.

While usually it would not recommended to put a scale in your pocket, because this scale has the added protection of the closeable lid keeping it in your pocket is no big deal.

The inside of the lid has all the important information including instructions one might need to use the scale.

Very good price

The attribute of this scale that really moved it to the top of the list is the value you get for the price.  This is one of the cheapest scales on our list yet still performs high across all our categories.

You can easily find this scale under $10 and get it within 1 day.  What are you waiting for?

Details of the MAXUS Precision Pocket Scale

Maximum Capacity: 200g

Units of Measurement: grams, ounces, grains, carats, Troy ounces or pennyweight

Batteries: 2 AAA (included)

Display: Backlit

Auto-off: Yes

Tare: Yes

Accessories: No

Other: Stainless steel weighing platform

As far as the drawbacks to this scale, there are really only 2 to mention: the long term durability is questionable.  At the price point you can get this scale, this is not that big of deal in our estimation.  A very minor con is that you have to purchase a calibration weight separately from the scale – but that is fairly normal for these types of scales.

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2. Smart Weigh SWS100 Elite Digital Pocket Scale

You might notice a lot of similarities in the designs between #2 and #1 on our list.  The Smart Weigh SWS100 is designed similarly to the MAXUX Precision scale and the designs of these scales is a major reason they are so high on the list.  We’ll discuss a few changes between the 2 scales in the details below.

Now, let us first take a look at the pros of this scale in more detail:

Compact and lightweight

When you close the lid of the scale, it becomes super compact and lightweight.  It can fit in most pockets, any bag, and is super transportable.

Very easy to store as well.

60 seconds auto-off (saves batteries)

The Smart Weight SWS100 runs on 2 AAA batteries.  To help preserve the battery life, this scale also has an auto-off feature.  After 60 seconds of idle time, the scale will turn itself off.

Sometimes, this feature can be annoying for cooks or bakers using a food scale for their ingredients, but in our experience this doesn’t have much of an impact on weighing weed.  And it’s nice to not have to change out batteries frequently.

Backlit and multiple measuring units

The display is backlit so it can be read even in poor lighting.  The scale can also weigh in a variety of units: grams, ounces, grains, carats, troy ounces and pennyweights.

Most of the time for weed, you will only use grams or ounces, but it’s nice to have other options if you ever need them.

Details of the Smart Weight SWS100 Scale

Maximum Capacity: 100g

Units of Measurement: grams, ounces, grains, carats, Troy ounces or pennyweight

Batteries: 2 AAA (included)

Display: Backlit

Auto-off: Yes

Tare: Yes

Accessories: No

Other: Stainless steel weighing platform

For the cons of this scale, we will focus on the main two.  First, it only weighs up to 100 grams which is pretty limited for capacity of a scale.  Second, while the lid is nice and provides some protection the overall build of the scale does leave some questions about its long-term durability.  But at the price point, that’s not a huge surprise.

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3. Smart Weigh ZIP300 High Precision Ultra Slim Pocket Scale

If a pocket sized scale is important to you or you are always on the move, the Smart Weigh ZIP300 is a great option.

This scale is smaller than many ordinary cell phones. Before we go into further detail, take a look at the pros and cons:

Foldable pocket scale with lid to protect platform and display

A flip open cover protects this scale and also provides a convenient weighing tray.

I mean when you look at the exact dimensions (4.5 x 2.5 x 0.6”) and the weight which is only 4.3 ounces (even less than an iPhone 6), you have to wonder if perhaps it is the most compact and smallest weed scale there is.

Strong platform and backlit display

The platform is stainless steel and great for weighing very small items (such as weed).

The display of the scale is backlit and easy to read so you can always tell how much weed you are weighing.

Multiple weighing units

One thing the top scales have in common is they can measure in multiple units.  The Smart Weigh SWS100 scale is no exception as it can weigh in grams, ounces, troy ounces, pennyweight, grains and carats.

Even if you only use grams and ounces to measure your weed, this scale can be multi-functional for other uses with it’s other units of measurement.

Details of the Smart Weight SWS100 Scale

Maximum Capacity: 600g

Units of Measurement: grams, ounces, troy ounces, pennyweight, grains, and carats

Batteries: 2 AAA (included)

Display: Backlit

Auto-off: Yes (programmable)

Tare: Yes

Accessories: Includes carrying sleeve

Other: Stainless steel weighing platform

The cons of the Smart Weight ZIP300 can be summarized by:

1. The case/front cover of the scale are a little flimsy
2. The scale is very small so limited in it can weigh

For the purposes of a weed scale, these are pretty minor cons in our opinion.

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4. AccuWeight Gram Scale

How would you like two functions in one device? Well, this digital weed scale from Horizon has two functions.

The scale can be used to measure the quantity of weed or any other lightweight item, and the lid of the scale is actually a functioning calculator with memory and other functions.

Here are the pros and cons:

Before we talk about the cons, let us see why this scale is worthy of your consideration.

Maximum 100 Gram and Minimum 0.01 Gram Capacity

Horizon’s pocket scale for weed weighing has a maximum weighing capacity of 100 grams and the minimum capacity is 0.01 gram. This is enough to weigh a normal quantity of weed and at .01g graduation you can be confident in the precision.

Solar Powered Calculator Lid

The lid of this scale is a solar powered regular calculator. So, it is a two-in-one solution for your weed measurements. With this in your pocket (literally), you should be confident in all your numbers.

Backlit Display with Big Digits

This pocket scale comes with a blue backlit display and although its size is so small, its display has digits big enough for you to read.

Tare and Mode Functions

There are some big scales that do not have mode function, but this one includes two different buttons for two different purposes: Tare and Mode.

As far as the problems are concerned.

There are two major issues. First of all, like most other scales, there are the inconsistent readings reported by other buyers of this scale. The second issue is with calibration. In order to properly use this scale, you have to calibrate it every now and then.  This can be an annoying thing to have to remember to do.

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5. American Weigh Scales Signature Series Digital Scale

This is yet another ‘Amazon’s Choice’ award winning product from American Weigh Scales. This one is also with a covering lid.

Here’s my take on the pros and cons:

We have to bring up the cons that some buyers have reported on but it’s important to note they are few and far between for this scale.

The first issue is that this tool can reportedly give wrong measurements occasionally. Some buyers have reported they can measure the exact same item twice on the same scale and get different measurements.

The other issue is only reported by a very few but can be pretty impactful if it does occur; the scale malfunctions. Even if this happens, you always have Amazon’s guarantee and the company’s 10 years’ warranty to get refund.

Here are the pros.

Maximum 1000g weight and minimum 0.1g

The weighing capacity of this scale is not going to beat our normal food or kitchen scales. It is only a 1 Kg maximum –  but considering marijuana, gold or supplement, this is good enough. The minimum weight is also satisfactory.

Blue Backlit Display

This product has a blue backlit display on it and digits appear to be big, so reading the measurements is super easy.

Measuring Units g, oz, ct and gn

If you want to measure items in modes other than gram, there are oz. ct and gn as well.

Stainless Steel Material and Flip-open lid protection

The stainless steel material of this product makes it super easy to clean and virtually impossible to break. The flip-open lid just ups the protection of the piece.

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6. AWS Blade Style Digital Scale

Most scales might have some minor design differences but remain relatively uniform in how they are built.  If you are looking for a scale that is unique and designed out-of-the-box, then the AWS Blade Style Digital Scale might be for you.

Here are pros and cons:

So, first the cons.  And there is one that definitely needs to be mentioned.

They went innovative with the design of this scale but we have to question if it was worth it since it seems to come at the expense of functionality.  At only a maximum weight of 100g, this scale severely lacks in the capacity department when compared to similar scales for weighing weed.  UPDATE: The scale has been updated and can now support weights of up to 1000g – a big win for this scale’s functionality!

Secondly, some of the scales have reported glitches with calibration and you have to send back to the manufacturer to get a functional scale.

Here’s the detail of pros.

Extremely Innovative Design

Look at this scale and tell me if you ever saw a digital scale like this. It weighs only 6.4 ounces and the size is simply a jaw-dropping: 4.2×4.1×1.2”.  That’s small!

Maximum 100g to 0.01g Measurements

You may consider this a con too (we did) but for something like weed or gold (too expensive) a normal person would hardly need 100g capacity for their pocket/lightweight digital scale.  UPDATE: The scale has been updated and can now support weights of up to 1000g – a big win for this scale’s functionality!

Retractable Backlit Display

Not only it is so smart that the backlit display is always hidden unless you retract it from behind the scale’s platform, but that little round display is backlit as well.

Comes with Many Colors Expansion Trays

This scale also comes with a variety of expansion trays. You can buy them separately and apart from black, you can enjoy blue, burgundy, grey and silver colors.

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7. Fuzion Digital Kitchen Scale

When it comes to digital scales, Etekcity is a name most hardcore enthusiasts will know.  They are on the top brands in the world of digital scales.

This is one of the more well-known digital kitchen scales, and here are the pros and cons of this pocket scale from Etekcity:

Here’s the deal:

First we will first talk about the pros and then we can discuss the cons in detail. Here are the details of the pros of this product.

Easy to Clean Tempered Glass Surface

Tempered glass is extremely easy to clean; this is one of the main reasons why this material is so often used in household items.

Also:

Tempered glass is not only easy to clean, but you can also not easily break it. The kind of items that you will weigh on this scale (e.g. weed, jewelry etc.) will likely not break glass, but if you keep it in a purse or pocket, let me tell you that the glass will not break (unless you try…)

5 Kg Weighing Capacity with Minimum 0.1 Oz

The maximum weight that you can weigh on this product is 5 Kg and the minimum is 0.1 Oz. Both, maximum and minimum are enough for someone who’d need marijuana for personal or business purposes.

Measurements in lb, oz, g, ml and fl.oz

It is always good to be able to weigh in more than two or three units. With this  scale, you can measure in lb, oz, g, ml and fl.oz.

Smart Tare button to deduct weight of container

This scale does not have a dedicated tare button, but you can still tare by pressing the power button. With this “smart tare” feature you can deduct the weight of any container you use to measure your weed, supplements, jewelry, etc.

As far as problems are concerned, it has one common con and one unique con.

The usual one is that of inconsistent reading, at least reported by some buyers.  The unusual one is that this thing shuts down automatically if it remains inactive for more than one minute and many customers do not find this to be enough time for their weighing activities.

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8. Etekcity Touch Digital Kitchen Scale

When it comes to digital scales, Etekcity is a name most hardcore enthusiasts will know.  They are on the top brands in the world of digital scales.

This is one of the more well-known digital kitchen scales, and here are the pros and cons of this pocket scale from Etekcity:

Here’s the deal:

First we will first talk about the pros and then we can discuss the cons in detail. Here are the details of the pros of this product.

Easy to Clean Tempered Glass Surface

Tempered glass is extremely easy to clean; this is one of the main reasons why this material is so often used in household items.

Also:

Tempered glass is not only easy to clean, but you can also not easily break it. The kind of items that you will weigh on this scale (e.g. weed, jewelry etc.) will likely not break glass, but if you keep it in a purse or pocket, let me tell you that the glass will not break (unless you try…)

5 Kg Weighing Capacity with Minimum 0.1 Oz

The maximum weight that you can weigh on this product is 5 Kg and the minimum is 0.1 Oz. Both, maximum and minimum are enough for someone who’d need marijuana for personal or business purposes.

Measurements in lb, oz, g, ml and fl.oz

It is always good to be able to weigh in more than two or three units. With this  scale, you can measure in lb, oz, g, ml and fl.oz.

Smart Tare button to deduct weight of container

This scale does not have a dedicated tare button, but you can still tare by pressing the power button. With this “smart tare” feature you can deduct the weight of any container you use to measure your weed, supplements, jewelry, etc.

As far as problems are concerned, it has one common con and one unique con.

The usual one is that of inconsistent reading, at least reported by some buyers.  The unusual one is that this thing shuts down automatically if it remains inactive for more than one minute and many customers do not find this to be enough time for their weighing activities.

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9. MAXUS Digital Milligram Scale

This is yet another ‘Amazon’s Choice’ award winning product from American Weigh Scales. This one is also with a covering lid.

Here’s my take on the pros and cons:

We have to bring up the cons that some buyers have reported on but it’s important to note they are few and far between for this scale.

The first issue is that this tool can reportedly give wrong measurements occasionally. Some buyers have reported they can measure the exact same item twice on the same scale and get different measurements.

The other issue is only reported by a very few but can be pretty impactful if it does occur; the scale malfunctions. Even if this happens, you always have Amazon’s guarantee and the company’s 10 years’ warranty to get refund.

Here are the pros.

Maximum 1000g weight and minimum 0.1g

The weighing capacity of this scale is not going to beat our normal food or kitchen scales. It is only a 1 Kg maximum –  but considering marijuana, gold or supplement, this is good enough. The minimum weight is also satisfactory.

Blue Backlit Display

This product has a blue backlit display on it and digits appear to be big, so reading the measurements is super easy.

Measuring Units g, oz, ct and gn

If you want to measure items in modes other than gram, there are oz. ct and gn as well.

Stainless Steel Material and Flip-open lid protection

The stainless steel material of this product makes it super easy to clean and virtually impossible to break. The flip-open lid just ups the protection of the piece.

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10. American Weigh Scale GEMINI-20 Milligram Scale

American Weigh Scales is one of the most famous weighing scale manufacturing companies. This digital gram scale has won over 2,500 customers and an ‘Amazon’s Choice’ Tag.

Here’s my take on the pros and cons.

We will come to the problems later, let us first have a look at all pros.

Maximum 20 Grams Weighing Capacity in 0.001 Gram Increments

This scale is great for very lightweight products such as gold, herbs and marijuana. The maximum quantity that you can weight with this scale is 20g and the minimum is 0.001 gram which is very precise for scales at this price point.

Comes with carrying case, tweezers, tray and calibration weight

Not only do you get the scale with this, but also some additional weighing tools.  It comes with a carrying case, there are tweezers to retrieve the calibration weight once job is done and most importantly it has the calibration weight.

The weighing tray is unique and works accurately.

Protective Lid

Adjacent to the lower side of the scale is the lid that can flip and cover the entire scale. This protective lid is transparent with AWS (American Weigh Scales) logo and product name on it.

Tare and Mode Buttons

There are two dedicated buttons for Tare and Mode functions. You can press mode and switch from one unit to another, this scale can weight in g, oz, ozt, dwt, ct, gn/gr. Tare can wipe the slate clean to weigh from zero.

The problems with the scale can mostly be summarized in 2 categories.  The first is that the batteries drain power even when the scale is off which means you will have to buy batteries sooner than you might want.  Second, there is an auto shut-off feature but many complain it shuts off too quickly for their liking.

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Verdict

So based on usability, design, buyer rating, etc., the top 3 digital weed scales for 2024:

• AWS Signatgure Series
• Smart Weigh SWS100
• AWS Blade Style Scale

Interesting Read: how to weigh weed without using a scale

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Weed Scale FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

How to reset my weed scale?

In order to reset the scale, you need to TARE it. Almost all scales have a TARE button adjacent to the display. You just need to press the TARE button and wait for the scale to reset. In most cases, this won’t take more than 5-10 seconds.

How to test the weed scale?

Use the Nickel Test! A nickel weight 5 grams. Place the scale on a flat, even surface, and weigh the nickel. If the display reads 5 grams, your digital weed scale is accurate. In case you don’t have a nickel, use Penny (2.5 grams), or Dime (2.27 grams). We aren’t doing anything complex here! We are just weighing an object, whose weight we are already aware of. So you can do it without the coins, too.

How much does a weed scale cost?

There are numerous brands and models of weed scales. The price varies with specifications and usability. They aren’t expensive, though, and you can get a good enough scale for 15-30 dollars.

What is the precision of weed scales?

When you are talking weed, every gram matters! Hence, weed scales are really precise. Most weigh in increments of 0.1 grams, while others are precise to 0.01 gram. At the end of the day, the precision depends upon the model of the scale.

Which is the best weed scale?

According to our analysis, the ‘Poniie Digital Jewelry Scale’ edges out ‘Etekcity Digital Touch Scale’, and ‘AWS Signature series’ for the top spot. There isn’t much that separates the three scales, though, as all of them are exceptional weed scales in their own right.

Where can I buy a weed scale?

You can buy a weed scale from a local market or, you can buy it online on Amazon. With the former, you will have to go all the way to the store. The latter ensures a delivery to your doorsteps so you don’t have to move a muscle!