Escali
Escali Pico Digital Scale
Best portable scale for home cooks needing precise, on-the-go measurements.
This compact Escali Pico Digital Food Scale, in a sleek Silver-Gray finish, is designed for ultimate convenience and portability, fitting easily into small drawers or for travel. It offers a generous capacity of 11 lbs (5 Kg) with precise 1-gram increments for accurate measurements. Key functions include an automatic shut-off to conserve battery and a hold feature that displays weight even after item removal. Ideal for precise food portioning or general on-the-go use, it's backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
$25.75
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
32
/ 414
#32 in Kitchen Scales
Price vs Category Average
-47%
Below average
Weight
0.4
/ lbs
Who it's for
- Bakers and coffee enthusiasts needing precise measurements
- Travelers and cooks with limited kitchen storage space
- Home cooks streamlining multi-ingredient prep work
Who should skip it
- Chefs preparing large batches or heavy ingredients
- Users measuring ingredients in oversized bowls or plates
- Shoppers preferring standard, easy-to-find battery types
Performance breakdown
Portability
Ultra-compact frame slides effortlessly into any kitchen drawer or travel bag.
Measurement Precision
One-gram increments provide the accuracy needed for consistent baking and portioning.
Weight Capacity
Handles up to 11 pounds, covering most standard culinary and household tasks.
Ease of Use
Intuitive tare and hold functions simplify complex multi-ingredient weighing sessions.
Build Quality
Lightweight plastic construction prioritizes mobility over heavy-duty industrial durability.
Battery Efficiency
Automatic shut-off feature ensures long-term reliability for daily kitchen use.
Key Specs
Weight
0.4 lbs
Capacity
11 Lb. / 5000 Grams
Material
Plastic
Scale Style
Digital
Accuracy
1 Gram
Measurement Units
Grams, Ounces, Pounds
Tare Function
Yes
Auto Shut-off
Yes
Features
- Precise 1-gram measurements
- 11 lb / 5 Kg capacity
- Automatic shut-off saves battery
- Hold feature for easy reading
- Tare function for sequential weighing
- Compact and portable design
- Counting feature for non-weight tasks
What customers say
The Escali Pico Digital Scale receives high praise for its exceptional ease of use and consistent reliability. Users find the operation simple and intuitive, achieving precise measurements effortlessly without needing complex settings. This dependable accuracy, paired with its compact size, makes the Pico a highly valued and trustworthy kitchen tool. It delivers essential functionality efficiently, perfectly meeting the needs of consumers prioritizing clarity and precision in their cooking.
Know before you buy
The scale is highly precise, offering 1-gram increments. This makes it suitable for measuring ingredients for baking or tracking specific food portions.
Yes, the built-in tare function allows you to reset the scale to zero after placing a container on the platform. This lets you weigh only the contents inside the bowl.
The hold feature is designed to keep the weight measurement displayed on the screen even after you remove the item from the scale. This is particularly useful if you are weighing a large object that obscures the display.
Absolutely. Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to tuck away into a small drawer or carry in a bag if you need to take it on the go.
Yes, you can toggle between grams, ounces, and pounds depending on your recipe or preference.
The counting feature allows you to use the scale for non-weight tasks, such as counting a batch of small, uniform items by calculating their quantity based on a reference weight.
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