Kitchen scales are the unsung heroes of consistency—whether you’re running a commercial kitchen, prepping ingredients in a deli, portioning in a bakery, or standardizing recipes in a food production setting. A good kitchen scale helps control food cost, improve portion accuracy, speed prep work, and maintain reliable results across batches.
Kitchen scales are built for speed, consistency, and sanitation. Unlike retail scales, which focus on customer display and legal-for-trade pricing, kitchen scales emphasize portioning, recipe accuracy, and food-safe construction. Hogentogler’s Kitchen Scales include professional-grade units suited for prep stations, food production, bakeries, and restaurant environments.
Kitchen scales must handle everything from small spice quantities to bulk ingredients. The models on this page provide a wide mix of capacities, including:
Common capacities:
6 lb (fine portioning, baking, delicate items)
11 lb (most prep work and general kitchen tasks)
22 lb (bulk ingredients, mixing bowls, deli prep)
33 lb & 66 lb (large portions, heavy ingredients, production kitchens)
Typical readabilities:
0.001 lb for fine, precise work
0.01 lb for general-purpose use
0.1 lb for large-capacity or high-volume applications
Rule of thumb:
For baking, choose a fine readability model.
For portion control, 0.01 lb is plenty.
For bulk weighing, 0.1 lb is accurate enough and easier to read.
Commercial kitchens demand durability and easy cleaning. Scales on this page typically include:
Stainless-steel platforms to resist corrosion and meet food safety standards
Sealed keypads to prevent moisture intrusion
ABS or stainless housings depending on the price point
Smooth, wipeable surfaces for quick sanitation
Heavy-duty load cells to tolerate pots, bowls, and constant loading
If your kitchen deals with heavy liquids, wet prep areas, or raw meats, upgrading to stainless steel with sealed housings is worth it for longevity and food safety.
Some kitchen scales offer IP65 or IP67 washdown ratings, meaning they resist:
Splashes
Dust
Humidity
Frequent cleaning
These models are ideal for:
Meat and seafood prep
Vegetable washing stations
Bakeries with flour and dust
Any environment with heavy cleaning protocols
For HACCP-driven operations, a washdown-rated scale is not just convenient—it's almost mandatory.
Kitchen workflows depend on speed and repeatability. Useful features on these scales include:
Tare function for zeroing out bowls and trays
Unit switching (grams, kilograms, pounds, ounces)
Fast stabilization for quick-read environments
Counting mode (occasionally included) for repetitive tasks
Checkweighing indicators to match serving sizes consistently
Auto-off to conserve battery life in mobile setups
Portion control directly affects food cost, so even small improvements in consistency can lead to major savings.
Kitchens can be chaotic—sometimes outlets aren’t where you want them. Many models offer:
Battery-only operation for mobile prep stations
AC adapters for permanent bench setups
Dual-mode power for maximum flexibility
Portable scales are excellent for food trucks, pop-up stations, or seasonal outdoor cooking.
Kitchen scales must accommodate everything from small ramekins to large mixing bowls. Look for:
Wide, low-profile platforms for stability
Non-slip feet to keep scales steady on stainless counters
Raised or removable pans for easy cleaning and handling
If you work with oversized bowls or containers, choose a scale with a broader platform and higher capacity.
Kitchen scales are used across a huge variety of food operations, including:
Restaurants and food trucks — portioning proteins, grains, sauces, and sides
Bakeries — flour, doughs, batters, chocolate, precision work
Delis and cafés — soup ingredients, sandwich prep, salad portions
Caterers — bulk batch preparation and packaging
Commercial food production — ingredient standardization and recipe scaling
Specialty food shops — coffee beans, tea, spices, artisanal goods
Essentially, anywhere food is prepped, a kitchen scale improves consistency and controls cost.
To keep your kitchen scale reliable:
Clean after each shift
Avoid overloading beyond capacity
Keep the platform dry to protect internal components
Level the scale before use
Store in a dry location
Calibrate regularly—especially in high-volume environments
Proper care extends the lifespan of your equipment and keeps food output consistent.
Capacity: 6 lb, 11 lb, 22 lb, 33 lb, or 66 lb
Readability: 0.001 lb, 0.01 lb, or 0.1 lb
Construction: stainless steel platform, sealed housing
IP rating: optional washdown (IP65/IP67)
Functions: tare, unit switching, checkweighing
Power: AC, battery, or combo
Platform size: appropriate for bowls or containers
Ideal for: prep, portioning, baking, food production
Do kitchen scales need to be NTEP certified?
No—kitchen scales are for internal use, not for selling product by weight. No certification is required.
What capacity should I choose?
Use 6–11 lb for light prep and baking, 22 lb for general kitchen work, and 33–66 lb for high-volume or bulk prep.
Can these scales handle wet environments?
Yes—many models include splash-resistant or washdown housings designed for commercial kitchens.
How accurate are kitchen scales?
Very—readabilities range from 0.001 lb to 0.1 lb depending on capacity. Choose finer resolution for precise tasks.
Are kitchen scales portable?
Many models offer battery operation, making them great for mobile stations, food trucks, and flexible prep setups.
Kitchen Scales — https://www.hogentogler.com/food-retail-scales/kitchen-scales.asp
Portion Control Scales — https://www.hogentogler.com/food-retail-scales/portion-control-scales.asp
Bench Food Scales — https://www.hogentogler.com/food-retail-scales/bench-food-scales.asp