Ultrean Food Scale, Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD Display, Weight Grams and Ounces for Baking Cooking and Meal Prep, 6 Units with Tare Function, 304 Stainless Steel, 11lb (Batteries Included)

The Verdict

The Ultrean Food Scale is one of those Amazon products that makes you question why anything in its category costs more. At $6.98 with over 21,000 reviews maintaining a 4.6-star average, it’s the definition of a no-brainer purchase — provided it meets your needs. Here’s what 21,000+ buyers have to say about this little scale.

Small Size, Big Accuracy

The Ultrean scale is compact — roughly the size of a smartphone — and that’s by design. It’s meant to tuck away when not in use and pull out when you need precise measurements. The stainless steel surface is easy to wipe clean, and the LCD display is clear and readable.

“Perfect for our needs. I cook a lot but many recipes call for grams and other measurements I don’t have a clue about. This makes it easy. It’s small and easy to store (we tuck it in a cabinet on its side). It’s very accurate and I use it almost daily,” writes one long-term user.

“Small compact and easy to use. The LED readout can be adjusted to show measurements in your preferred measurement system (i.e., lbs, ounces, or grams, Kilos).”

The six measurement units cover everything a home cook or baker needs: grams, ounces, pounds, kilograms, milliliters, and fluid ounces. The tare function zeros out the weight of any container you place on top, making it easy to measure ingredients directly into a mixing bowl.

The Daily Driver

This isn’t a scale that sits in a drawer gathering dust. Multiple reviewers mention using it daily for everything from coffee beans and baking ingredients to portion control for meal prep.

“I use this daily for the price its great its accurate dose the job is easy to use and easy to replace the battery’s with my best freind for 3 years,” writes one reviewer who’s clearly been loyal to the product.

“It’s small but very light! The button responsiveness is great. Very accurate so far and the color is very nice because make it look clean and professional. Versatile and looks like it will last me a while in terms of durability. 10/10 if you are looking…”

The Battery Annoyance

The most consistent complaint across the reviews is the included batteries. The scale uses a CR2032 coin cell, and the batteries that come in the box are often dead or nearly dead:

“Very nice scales. Works good. Only (minor) gripe was it came with cheap, dead batteries.”

This isn’t a dealbreaker — replacement CR2032 batteries cost pennies — but it’s a frustrating first experience. Factor in the cost of fresh batteries when you buy this scale.

The Capacity Question

The Ultrean scale handles up to 11 pounds (5 kg), which covers most home cooking and baking needs. Where it falls short is physical size: the platform is small enough that very large mixing bowls can be unstable. For everyday use — measuring flour, sugar, coffee beans, or ingredients in standard bowls — it’s perfectly adequate.

The Verdict

The Ultrean Food Scale is a $6.98 miracle. At that price, with 21,000 reviews averaging 4.6 stars, it’s the easiest recommendation in the kitchen scale category. It’s accurate, compact, easy to clean, and covers six measurement units. The coin-cell battery is an inconvenience, not a flaw. If you need a kitchen scale, buy this one. If you already have this one, you already know why 21,000 people agree.