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A kitchen scale is only for pro chefs, right? Not so fast. We’d like to make the case that in any home kitchen, a scale is just as important as (if not more than) measuring cups. There are plenty of ...

This kitchen tool is all about precision, whether you’re measuring grams, ounces, milliliters, or cups.

Calling all amateur chefs and baking connoisseurs — this article is for you. Gone are the days of digging through your drawers for that misplaced measuring cup or adding just a tad too much flour to ...

The best kitchen scale comes close to making measuring cups obsolete. It’s the kind of gadget that streamlines recipes and eliminates guesswork, so you know you’re not overpouring one ingredient or ...

A kitchen scale is a convenient tool for both cooking and baking, allowing you to quickly and easily measure ingredients without using measuring cups and spoons. This is especially convenient for ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

If you just can't imagine why you would need a kitchen scale, here are the best reasons we can think of. How many times have you attempted a family recipe and followed the directions precisely, only ...

Our favorite kitchen scales come from Hario, Escali, OXO and more. Our top pick for most households is the OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Food Scale, which features a pull-out display to help you read ...