Scale Guides by Use

The right scale depends on what you weigh. These guides cover the capacity, readability, units and features each job actually needs, the common mistakes, and which balance fits.

• Cosmetic formulation: lotions, creams and serums, where preservatives and actives are small percentages.
• Soap making: accurate lye, oil batches and fragrance.
• Pottery glazes: from test tiles to bucket batches.
• Sourdough and baking: baker's percentages, salt and yeast, starter acidity.
• Jewelry, gold and gemstones: troy ounces, pennyweights and carats.
• Counting small parts: counting scales vs. precision balances.

Still deciding? Read the balance buying guide, look up terms in the glossary, or see our comparisons.