Bakers Math Kitchen Scale by My Weight - KD8000 , Silver

Digital scales are inexpensive for the central role they play in a kitchen. You could get a perfectly adequate one for $15 or $20. But if you step up to this, you can get rid of all the little annoyances that are ubiquitous among cheaper digital kitchen scales. For me, the primary killer feature of this scale is that you can configure it to disable the terrible omnipresent auto-shutoff "feature" that loses so many measurements during time consuming cooking tasks. The batteries last a long time anyway, it's a completely unnecessary anti-feature that consistently results in having to duplicate work (or worse, destroys a measurement that you can't do over again because you've already combined ingredients). Sure, you could record all of your measurements elsewhere, but why? Having to do so is annoying with perpetually wet kitchen hands, and It's not necessary with this scale. I haven't lost a single measurement in the 8 months I've had it. I also like the option to use an A/C adapter (sold separately). Some people may not have the counter space or available outlets for this, but I happen to, so this thing has a permanent place on my counter top. Likewise, I like the size of this scale, though it may be problematic for people with very limited counter space or low hanging cabinets. The bulk keeps it from tipping over when weighing oddly shaped items. The large footprint easily accommodates every large item I've had occasion to weigh on it. And the extra height and angled display is great for measuring things like baking sheets or bulky boxes. The biggest negative is that it oddly didn't seem to come with the instructions necessary to turn off the auto shutoff feature. This is a big oversight as it's the best feature of the scale. Also the procedure is arcane enough that I can't reproduce it here from memory. I was able to find instructions by searching the internet. It was very much worth the effort, but I hope they improve this situation if they haven't done so since I bought it. I would definitely recommend this scale to everyone who can fit it on their counter permanently. It's actually not all that heavy but I think it is very useful to keep a scale on your counter. If I could permanently fit a smaller scale but not this one, I'd have to consider it, but it would be hard not to go with this scale anyway.

OK, I didn't buy this for baking.....or cooking. But it works great for measuring weight at the gram level. I'm a backpacker trying to find the sweet spot between having necessities with me in the back country, comfort, and carrying the lightest pack possible. So, I finally bought a scale to really find out what my decisions were either buying me or costing me in terms of weight for each individual item. My criteria were...... 1.) A scale with enough range to handle all my gear. I thought 11 lb scales would be operating too close to their upper limit at times. 2.) Gram level capability with reasonable accuracy. I don't need a scientific instrument but I don't want to be off 10% either. 3.) A display that can be read with large items on the scale. So a vertical display or detachable display was almost mandatory. 4.) Reasonable price. This is a fun thing for me. Curiosity. I wanted something that wouldn't break the bank. 5.) Reasonable size. I don't want to take up a closet shelf for a scale I'm going to use 4 times per year. 6.) Ease of operation. I did not want to become a scale expert in order to weigh stuff. So how did this scale meet my criteria? 1.) 8 kg or ~17 lbs seems to provide plenty of range. The heaviest item in my pack is a 10 lb tent. 2.) This provides grams, oz, lbs & oz, and %.....in short more than I need. 3.) The display is readable with any of the stuff I need to measure on the scale. 4.) I bought this for about $36 on Amazon. It doesn't seem unreasonable at all. 5.) The size is actually smaller than I was expecting and the weight is lighter as well. 6.) Very simple to operate with 5 simple buttons. So, how does it work? Very well. It's quick and easy to power up and it stabilizes quickly to show the weight of an object. I can weigh stuff fast. The accuracy seems excellent with one caveat. As I've read in other reviews, at the very low end it seems to have a limit of about 3 grams. For instance, if I place one facial tissue on the scale it reads 0 grams. If I add a second tissue, it will read 3 grams. I think this is simply a resolution issue at the very lowest end of the scale's range. For instance, I placed a tube of face cream on the scale and it read 61 grams. I then placed one of the facial tissues on the scale and the reading increased to 63 grams. So it will register the weight of one tissue. I added the second tissue and it increased to 64 grams. So the two tissues together still registered 3 grams. Given this scale can only register full gram changes in weight, I think the 3 gram limit at the lower end is partially due to a very slight inaccuracy at the extreme bottom end of its range and its design capability of full gram resolution. My guess is that the facial tissues weigh something like 1.3 - 1.6 grams each. In short, this scale is accurate enough for my needs. If you need to measure down to 1 gram, simply put a plate on the scale and tare it out before adding your 1 gram of stuff. Limitation eliminated. One nice feature that wasn't part of my criteria is the splash shield that covers the control panel. That seems like it could be very useful if you are working around food. But even for storage, It means the controls and display won't get abused in a cabinet or closet. I'm very happy with this scale.

I purchased this scale to place in the kitchen. My old scale took at least five seconds to get a reading, so I replaced it with a legal-for-trade scale, but I just felt uneasy having a $300 scale in the kitchen. So I bought this. First, I'm a stickler for accuracy. It is unacceptable to me to have a scale be off by 1 division point. For example, if I place a 1 kg weight on a scale and it reads anything other than 1.000 kg, I will not be happy unless I can recalibrate it. This scale, out of the box, read a few grams off when I applied a 1 kg weight. Not a huge deal, and honestly, not a problem for regular kitchen use, but me being me, I had to calibrate it. So, I recalibrated my legal-for-trade scale and filled a pot of water until it read 5,000 g. I used that as my calibration weight. The scale has read exact ever since as long as the weight is placed in the center of the platform. *** Build quality - not so great. This thing feels cheap. The plastic cover is the most annoying thing I have ever seen in my life. The box also includes what are supposed to be covers that are meant to cover the display and buttons and allow you to press the buttons through it. I'm not entirely sure how they're supposed to work, as they're just big enough to cover the protrusion around the display and controls. They fall off just being put on. If I accidentally destroy this scale with food, I'll just buy another one. I have a spare scale I can use, so it won't really be a problem, and it's definitely cheap enough. *** Other notes: I adjusted the option for auto-shut-off. I've made it a habit to turn it off when I'm done. No biggie. *** TL;DR This scale is great for the price. The company has sacrificed build quality for component quality. It feels cheap when you pick it up, but it maintains calibration well. Take off the plastic cover. It's useless. Update Oct 27 2013: I tested the scale yesterday the 26th, and it was off by 1 g at 2000 g. It read 1999, so it became very slightly out of calibration. So it will eventually need calibration to remain very accurate. Still, this is overall very good accuracy for the price. It took a couple months to lose that minute amount. Update Feb 6 2019: This scale is starting to have problems. The backlight is beginning to flicker sometimes even with new batteries. It's still just as accurate as ever, even after falling top-down to the floor during the 7.0 Alaska earthquake a few months ago. 5+ years on a $35 scale that's used multiple times daily? That's a 100% win in my book. Adjusted my rating to 5 stars from 4.

We bought this scale literally SIX years ago and we have used and abused this thing just about every single day since. The PROS: 1) This things accuracy is still amazing, literally to the gram every single time 2) We have NEVER had to manually calibrate this scale (could just be luck but I do verify it’s accuracy every year with a 100g weight to make sure and it’s never been off) 3) Functionally, absolutely no issues (backlight still works perfectly, display is still perfectly lit and numbers are clear) 4) It is REALLY easy to clean with just a quick sponge 5) It does have an optional power connector but it is definitely unnecessary. In SIX years I think we’ve replaced the batteries once(?) maybe 6) Aesthetically, if you don’t mind a scale being on the counter - I’ve always thought that it has a clean-looking design that fits right in with your other kitchen appliances The CONS: 1) There was a clear plastic shield over the controls when we bought it but the plastic hinge broke off from regular use a few years ago (however, tbh, it was always kind of a pain anyway and is better off without it) 2) The decal for the ‘zero out’/‘Tate’ button wore completely out about a year ago (but again, still, that was AFTER 5 straight years of regular use so) For the like $30 I think we paid for this thing SIX years ago I think I might just pick up another one today just to have a spare or to just get a new faceplate lol Awesome product and seems like it’s still at a great price for the value and quality that you’re actually getting.

love the new scale overall. it was already calibrated correctly out of package so did not really need the weights i bought to go with it! don't think weights are really needed with most scales today, even my previous two years food scale i replaced with this was still accurate when i used the weights on it that i bought for this scale.. i do foresee maybe having to replace this scale in a year, it has the same plasticky display button/cover type that my old scale has and the buttons start to not register being touched after constant daily use. hopefully this won't be the case with this scale but, if it is, i will gladly rebuy it again for everything else about it i like. the size is on the larger size but, that makes it perfect for large bowls/plates since you can still see the display while they are on it! my only minor gripes; - although scale looks heavy duty, it actually on the lightweight side and feets are not rubberized enough so scale slides easily (nothing a small piece of tape on each feet can't fix if you have a set area for scale). - blue light results in display fogginess and you cannot see numbers/info. unless you are right smack in front of it, move slightly backwards and numbers disapear into whiteness fog...however, if you are tall like my hubby and looking down at scale from above, you do not see much fogginess, i guess my scale blue lighted display does not like 5'4 and under people or something! Eitherway, display info is easily seen without the blue light being on, so its no big deal. -Scale is not cheaply priced so it really should automatically come with a power cord IMO. (the "5V My Weigh KD8000 Scale replacement power supply adaptor" i bought here works with it just fine btw) update: almost 3yrs later and this thing is still working like day one, best kitchen scale ever.

I've been wanting to purchase a kitchen scale for some time now. The more I cook and bake, the more I find myself needing a scale. So I finally decided to pull the trigger. But first: RESEARCH! I did a lot. There are TONS of choices out there and in the long run, it came down to: a) reputation; b) features; c) price. This manufacturer and model really stood out for me in all three areas. Keep in mind I've never owned one before. I've used one, but never unpackaged one and used it fresh from the box. So of course I go right to the manual and I read about how that even though these scales are calibrated prior to leaving the factory, there's always a chance that you may need to calibrate the unit prior to using it. Quoted directly from the manual: "Calibration may be required when the scale is first set up for use". It states that in order to properly calibrate the unit, you will need either a 5kg weight or a series or weights equaling 5kg. Uh. That's over 2 lb of weight. A proper 5kg calibration weight would cost more than the actual scale. Now I know that a standard, brand-spanking new US nickel weighs about 5g. But I really wanted to make certain that I was getting as accurate a measurement as possible on this scale prior to using it. So I went and purchased a 100g calibration weight off of Amazon recently and much to my delight, this scale is on the mark! I'm glad I purchased the weight. Only around $5 and it's always a good idea to check the accuracy of the scale every so often to see how quickly and accurately it's measuring as time goes on. Now of course this review is of a brand new scale. Only time will tell just how well this scale holds up and continues to be an accurate and valuable kitchen tool. But right now, I'm very happy. The reason for the deduction of one star in my review is for the lack of customer service on the part of the My Weigh company. I actually contacted them prior to purchasing the calibration weight because I wanted to know if: a) it was really necessary to calibrate prior to first use; b) if I really needed THAT much weight for calibration purposes or if lesser weight would do just as adequate a job. A week later and no response was ever given. I sent them another email and yet again, no response. This could potentially be a major issue if this scale decides to take a dump on me (and anyone else for that matter) because this company does not respond to inquiries. Hopefully it continues to work as well as it does now, and I never need to even bother trying to contact the My Weigh company.

I bake frequently and have been using a small, $15 food scale for a long time. It works and has been great however, my friend recently asked me to make a dessert table for her upcoming wedding reception and so I decided I wanted a better scale to ensure conformity among the cookies an cupcakes and to be confident in the accuracy of the measurements. After the first few batches of cookie dough I wished I had spent the money on this years ago. It is so easy to use and the size is great for portioning cookie dough directly onto a cookie sheet rather than going from bowl to little scale to cookie sheet. I love that it can be calibrated by me with the help of an accurate weight. The option to power it using a AC adapter or battery and it's size make it easy to travel with if needed. I am incredibly happy with my purchase.

Why measure when you can weigh? I bought this in 2015 and it's been great. I just dropped it and it still works perfectly after checking with the 100gm weight. But I 'm glad to see I could get another one if needed. I lost the electric cord and I don't remember when I last changed the batteries. I really love this scale, it's so easy to use, accurate and easy to clean.

3 étoiles pour léger car trop léger, sinon le reste est presque parfait. Bon je je suis artisan boulanger, g opté pour cette balance car j en ai 2autres a 7kilos...et sur ces 2 une a rendu l âme malheureusement en moins d'un an d ou le presque parfait. G donc récupérer son chargeur pour l adapter sur la nouvelle. Ce que j aime le plus c la précision au gramme, la simplicité d'utilisation, et enfin l excellent éclairage bleu. Cordialement

These are the best kitchen scales i ever owned! I daily bake bread and occasionally some cake or cookies. These scales are simply the best for all kitchen measurements. The size, build quality and functionality are second to none. The percentage function is a lifesaver for bread baking and the precision is tremendous. Now i wonder how i baked without these scales for all the previous years. Get it, now!

This baker's scale is the golden standard for baking scales. My father had one and I had envied him for years. The built is impeccable and the percentage function makes it super straightforward to scale recipes up and down.

I purchased this the second time, my first scale was liked so much by family they never returned it. I've been using my first scale since 2016, easy to use, accurate, the battery option lasts a very long time. Good service from the supplier.

As an avid bread baker, the My Weigh KD-8000 Digital Kitchen Scale has become an absolute game-changer in my baking journey. This scale's precision and bakers' math feature are unparalleled, helping me achieve consistent results and elevating the quality of my bread to new heights. When it comes to baking bread, accuracy is everything, and the KD-8000 delivers just that. Its precise measurements allow me to weigh even the smallest amounts of ingredients, making a noticeable difference in the final texture and taste of my bread. The tare function lets me zero out the container weight, so I can easily measure multiple ingredients in one bowl without any fuss. The large display with a bright backlight is a bonus, ensuring I can easily read the measurements, even when working in dim lighting conditions. The bakers' math feature is a dream come true for bread enthusiasts like me. It enables me to calculate ingredient percentages effortlessly, making it a breeze to adjust and experiment with recipes. This versatility has encouraged me to take on more complex bread formulas, confident that the KD-8000 will give me the precise measurements needed for success. The stainless steel platform is not only easy to clean but also provides a stable surface for weighing dough or other ingredients. I appreciate the option to switch between kilograms and grams, as it aligns perfectly with my preference for using metric measurements in baking. This scale's durable construction and AC adapter option show that it's built to withstand the demands of regular baking, which is a major plus for anyone who spends significant time in the kitchen. In conclusion, the My Weigh KD-8000 Digital Kitchen Scale is an indispensable tool for passionate bread bakers like myself. Its precision, bakers' math feature, and user-friendly design make it a must-have for achieving bakery-quality results at home. If you're serious about bread baking or any culinary endeavors that demand precision, I wholeheartedly recommend investing in this exceptional kitchen scale. It's been a true game-changer in my baking journey, and I'm confident it will be for you too!