Bakers Math Kitchen Scale by My Weight - KD8000 , Silver

We use this scale almost daily for a wide variety of uses such as; making homemade personal care products like soap, lotions, shampoo etc., as well as for preparing foods, baking, cooking, food prep and storage. I bought the scale a little over 2 months ago and while we knew the scale would be handy for many of the things we do and make, we have learned to really appreciate not only the features the kitchen scale is equipped with, but also the care and thought that went into creating this versatile piece of equipment! The scale has performed really well in the variety of ways we have used it, even when compared to a scale from where I work (which is professionally maintained and calibrated frequently), this scale has been right on the mark! The instruction manual is well written and easy to read. It provides clear instructions on assembling and using the scale. I was impressed with how thorough the manual was! I really like the wide, flat weighing platform. It is convenient for weighing a variety of shapes and sizes. I personally like the plastic cover that flips down over the key pad, it protects the keypad from messy spills and protects the keys from getting bumped accidentally and turning the scale off or changing the function or mode. The smooth surfaces and clean lines makes this scale easy to wipe down and keep clean. The bigger overall size takes up a bit more storage space, but is a trade off I am willing to make, because the bigger size allows me to weigh bigger, bulkier items, which is important for how I use the scale. I switched over to weighing my baking ingredients about a year ago and I have found the consistency and quality of my baked goods are much improved. I bake 3-4 loaves of bread at a time which means I am measuring out quite a large mound of flour. The large, flat platform comes in really handy for this, as I can place a light bowl on the platform to hold all the flour!I buy most of my basic supplies in bulk and the scale is very helpful in dividing these supplies for use and storage. For example; I buy large/bulk packs of meats such as roasts, hamburger, chicken pieces, full pork loins and bulk bacon & sausage, as well as other bulk food items like shredded cheese, etc. I use the scale to help me divide the foods into smaller, meal-sized portions, such as specific sized smaller roasts. I use some of the end pieces or any uneven sections and cut it into bite-sized chunks/pieces or thin strips (like stew meat or strips for stir fry or fajitas). The chicken - I divide into meal-sized portions (2, 4 or 6 pieces per pkg), or I cut it into bite-sized chunks or thin strips (chicken nuggets, tenders or strips for stir-fry or fajitas). The full pork loins I cut into smaller (2-3 lb) meal sized roasts or cut into pork chops (as thick or thin as you desire) and again use the ends or uneven pieces for chunks or strips. Bacon I divide into smaller single meal amounts (2-3 strips per person), or package it in 6-12 strips for casseroles etc, I also chop some of the bacon and freeze it in 1/2 to 1 cup amounts so it is ready to throw into pots of beans, soups, etc or fry up to crumble or sprinkle over for toppings. For ground meats like beef, turkey or chicken, I generally divide it into 1 or 2 pound packages, then label and freeze.To weigh the meats, I place a piece of saran wrap or parchment paper on the scale platform, or in a light-weight aluminum pie pan or bowl, then I zero out the weight (explained in the manual) before placing the meat/food on the scale and weighing it. Accurate weights on my package labels means I can quickly and easily pull out just the amount I need, and it makes it easier to calculate the time needed to thaw and cook the food. By packaging in smaller meal-sized quantities, it reduces the amount of leftovers and foods that go to waste. If I have company coming, I can grab as many packages as I need to feed the number of people coming to dinner quite well and never have to worry about having too much leftovers or food going to wastes because everything is prepackaged in perfectly sized easy to use packages so nothing goes to waste unless the freezer fails or the electricity goes out for an extended amount of time. With roasts, knowing the weight makes it quick & easy to calculate how long it will need to thaw and/or cook. I personally freeze my foods using a Seal-A-Meal (it prevents freezer burn and extend the freezer life of my foods. You can pick up a Seal-A-Meal machine on Amazon or if funds are tight, Goodwill often has them for around $10 and Costco has good pricing on the bags or try Amazon, they sell the name brand bags as well as a generic bags that friends have said work well or simple zip-type freezer bags. Just be sure to label the bags with what it contains, weight & date placed in the freezer (I also include a Use By date written in red ink).I really like this kitchen scale, but I did my homework before I bought it. I researched the product on-line, reading everything I could find about it. I read tons of reviews and I went to an app called Camel, Camel, Camel and reviewed the price history so I knew what the average price range was and what a really good price was. After reviewing everything, I was confident that the product was well made and I knew from the price history that the price listed on Amazon was a good value. The Camel, Camel, Camel app allows you track the pricing of multiple specific products that you are interested in or considering for purchase. You can set a target or desired price for each product and the app will send you a notification when the price of the product has reached the target price you set. I highly recommend Camel, Camel, Camel for anyone who values making smart purchases and good deals!After using this kitchen scale for over 2 months, I am very pleased with the product attributes and performance and believe I made a smart purchase. I did not get this product free nor did I get a discount on the price based on my review. As previously stated above, I did use the Camel, Camel, Camel app to help me get a good deal on the product. But I paid Amazon's listed price which was available to everyone. The opinions expressed in this review are my own, and are based solely on my experience in using this product. I recommended this product to my sister (who is my best friend) and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting or needing a reliable and versatile larger kitchen scale with the attributes listed below.1. large, flat weighing platform - allows you to use the entire area, can set a light plate, pie tin or bowl on the platform to contain multiple or bulky items.2. bright, easy to read, back-lit weight display.3. allows large capacity (8000 grams) weight, accommodates 5 weight modes - grams, lbs, oz, kg as well as lbs & oz (i.e. 1 lb 3 oz)4. easy to clean- smooth surfaces and straight lines, also the plastic cover/shield protects the buttons/controls from messy ingredients. Also protects the buttons from accidental bumping.5. the percent weighing function is really helpful for preparing foods and cooking. It is also really handy for making soap and personal care products. The percent weighing function is definitely easier, faster and more accurate than calculating everything by hand!6. I really appreciated how well written and thorough the instruction manual was, it really helped to make the product even more user friendly.When the scale arrived, there were a few pieces that needed to be assembled. The instructions were clear and very easy to understand and once I reviewed the instructions it only took me a couple of minutes to complete the assembly. The directions for using the scale's key functions were equally well written, and made it easy to learn to use the functions!

Don't hesitate- just buy it. I bought this for my sourdough baking. It is worth the price.

This works perfectly! Just what I needed to make larger batches.

This scale is just what I needed. I definitely recommend it. It has a lot of features that my previous scale did not have. Table can be removed for cleaning. Option to weigh in multiple units and easy to switch from one measure mode to another. All buttons are visual on the front of the unit. The buttons are covered with a removable shield that can be flipped up or down. This feature allows access to the buttons when flipped up and protects the buttons when the shield is down. It does come with a power adapter.

My old Jennings CJ4000 Digital Scale failed to turn on after ~ 8 years of frequent use. The main advantage was the same as this one: it could run on an ac adapter and you could disable the auto off. I relied on my backup scale: a battery-only Ozeri with a fixed 2-min auto off feature. That was a royal pita to use.The KD8000 is an upgrade over the Jennings in several ways. 8000 gram (~17.5 pound) capacity vs 4000. Four-point support under the tray vs 1 central support increases stability and durability. Flip-up cover over display and controls (nice for bread baking). I gave it 4 out of 5 for accuracy since I don't have an accurate reference weight. I did try moving a small ~ 2 pound iron weight around on the tray surface to check for consistent readings and it was the same everywhere. For my kitchen chores I don't think I'll need to spend the $40 or so for a 5kg calibration weight.I received mine in perfect condition without batteries but with the ac adapter. The adapter is small and uses "switching" technology so is energy efficient. The only minus is that the plug sticks out past the back side of the unit so can't be pushed against the wall without wearing on the cable. I ordered a 1-foot long, 5.5mm x 2.5mm adapter cable with right angle male on one end and straight female on the other (~ $9 on Amazon) which should fix that. MyWeigh should think about changing their connector to the right-angle style.One thing about using auto-off is that while it's easy to disable, you might not find the need to if you use the 2 min or 5 min settings and simply remember to tap on the tray before the time expires. This scale wisely resets the interval when you do. And it's a small convenience not having to turn the scale off when you're done.Display is bright and easily visible when lit whenever you need it to be. That is, whenever its within arm's reach. If you want to view it from farther away it can fade out depending on the angle. And the position makes it much easier to view than my old Jennings when weighing wide containers. The removeable tray is easy to clean.I've read reviews that say it feels too light and cheap and made of plastic instead of stainless steel. I like the fact that it's therefore easier to move forward and back for convenient access. If you're thinking it's too fragile then you should worry that dropping any scale is going to likely destroy its accuracy.

Item works and the cover on the buttons is nice bonus.