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Tip: Use a US Nickel as a Calibration Weight

Weighing a US Nickel Using an AWS-100 Digital Gram Scale – Hands on Review

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According to the United States Mint a Nickel weighs 5 grams.
That makes a cheap and easy calibration weight to calibrate or check the honesty of your gram scale – Details
Note: for scales that can be calibrated, you may need a specific weight. If it’s a smaller amount, you can use multiple US Nickels. “Checking the honesty” of your scale can be done with any scale. A US Nickel should weigh 5 grams on your gram scale.
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660 lb Capacity Heavy Duty Platform Scale [Grain + Filing Kegs]

660lbs Digital Heavy Duty Shipping and Folding Postal Scale with 19.68″ x 15.75″ Durable Large Platform,Industrial Grade Bench Scale (Blue)

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HD Backlit LCD Display–The Electronic Platform Scale is low cost and highly accurate measuring equipment which is most suitable for super markets, grocery stores ,courier company and other retail outlets.
High Precision Sensor–This scale is made using highly accurate and precise sensors. It is with capacity to store up to 5 unit prices and 99 accumulation memories.
Built-in Large Storage Battery–When the power is 100%, the standby time is about 6 months. If used continuously, the time is about 140-168 hours.The scale will also automatically switch off when it is in non-use condition, to save power.
Large Platform Scales–Platform Size: 19.68″ x 15.75″.Wide platform holds large packages while long extendable cord allows user to read package weight easily no matter how big the item.

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This, in my opinion, has a massive capacity of 660 lb. I also like the fact that it has the TARE feature. That basically allows you to subtract the weight of your container. I also like the fact that is has a large platform and an elevated display. That allows you to weigh something like a bucket of grain without blocking the display.

An obvious use for this is as a grain scale to weigh grain bills on brew day. It also has a large enough capacity and platform to weigh homebrew kegs as they are being filled. Simple tare the scale after putting on your keg, fill a keg with beer to your desired level and record the weight. For subsequent kegs you can fill to the same weight with little concern about overfilling kegs.

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Weighmax Scale 90 lb Capacity Stainless Steel Top & AC Adapter [Grain Scale]

Weighmax W-2809 90 LB X 0.1 OZ Durable Stainless Steel Digital Postal Scale, Shipping Scale with AC Adapter

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Solid structure - Weighmax New postal scale is Improved with a more solid structure built by newest technology. With built-in stainless platform, this new postal scale is much more durable and easy to maintain
Enhanced capacity with higher precision- This new postal scale weighs up to 90 lbs in 0.1 oz graduation. It can meet all your needs from a first-class package to parcel packages. Min Start weight: 10g
Multi Measuring Units with extra Large LCD display - This new shipping postal scale has four measuring units: lb, Kg, lb/oz, oz. The extra large back-lit LCD display allows you to work under any environment
Convenient Tare/Hold Function- Shipping postal scale features tare function which allows you to zero out the number for multi-packages purpose. Hold function allows you to lock the number after you take the package off the platform

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Use to weigh grain for brew day and more.

What I like about this scale… It has a stainless top, a large 90 lb capacity and it can be powered by batteries or via the included AC adapter.

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Dr Meter 110 lb Capacity Digital Hanging Scale [Weigh Kegs, Tanks & Bags of Grain]

[Backlit LCD Display] Dr.meter PS01 110lb/50kg Electronic Balance Digital Fishing Postal Hanging Hook Scale with Measuring Tape, 2 AAA Batteries Included

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【Extreme Accuracy】: The Dr.meter Fishing Scale can weigh both small and large catches alike, from a mere 0.2 lbs. to a jaw dropping 110 lbs.! The state of the art weight sensor provides precise measurements and can convert from lb. to oz. or kg.
【Bonus Built-in Tape】: Maybe you also want to know the length of your catch besides weight. We’ve got it covered! The included measuring tape is ideal for measuring items in either cm or ft. (up to 3 ft.).
【Stainless Steel Hook】: Crafted from premium stainless steel, the large and durable hook concealed in the back slot is convenient for you to hook up and remove from fish’s mouth, luggage and everything in between.
【Endless Possibility】: The Dr. meter Electronic Fishing Scale boasts the specialized functions like weighing unit conversion, data lock, and auto-off function, definitely good news to the amateur and avid fishermen alike!
【On-the-go Tool】: Go easy on your hands even after long-term use. This lightweight and portable comes with a built-in carrying strap for easily carrying and using. Better yet, we’ve included 2 AAA batteries for your convenience.

From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application. Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application. Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

Possible Uses: Weigh kegs, propane tanks and bags of grain. If you know the tare weight of the keg or a tank you can estimate how much beer or propane remains. Tare weight would be the weight of the empty keg or tank – sometimes printed on the side, otherwise you can weigh it empty. A good estimate for the weight per gallon of beer would be the weight of a gallon of water – about 8.34 lbs per gallon of beer.

[Backlit LCD Display] Dr.meter PS01 110lb/50kg Electronic Balance Digital Fishing Postal Hanging Hook Scale with Measuring Tape, 2 AAA Batteries Included – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also Consider: Hands On: Ultraship 55 | Hands on: American Weigh AWS-100

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American Weigh 110 lb Capacity Digital Hanging Scale [Weigh Kegs, Tanks & Bags of Grain]

American Weigh Scale H Series Digital Multifunction Electronic Hanging Scale, Black, 110lb x 0.05 lb (AMW-H-110)

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Multiuse functionality: perfect for measuring hanging weight, airline luggage, fish, barn and animal feed, and more
Durable body: casing is made of cast aluminium, a strong and resiliant substance with a complementary wide handle for stability
Bright backlit LCD and built-in tape measure are perfect for the multitasker at heart

American Weigh Scale H Series Digital Multifunction Electronic Hanging Scale, Black, 110lb x 0.05 lb (AMW-H-110) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also Consider: Hands On: Ultraship 55 | Hands on: American Weigh AWS-100

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Etekcity 11lb/5kg Digital Scale w/Stainless Platform – weigh homebrew hops, grain & more

11 lb capacity Digital Scale by Etekcity

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𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Supports 5 units (oz/lb:oz/fl'oz/g/mL), tare function, and includes 2 AAA batteries for hassle-free operation
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: Accurately weighs up to 11 lb/5 kg with 1 g increments
𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: The small and sleek scale is a perfect fit for most kitchens, occupying little space and easily storable in cabinets
𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻: Just wipe down the 304 food-grade stainless steel surfaces to keep clean
𝗟𝗖𝗗 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆: Backlit LCD screen with large fonts for easy reading

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What’s the Tare Function? Tare allows you to subtract the weight of the container you’re using to get a true weight of the contents. Add your empty container to the scale and press the tare button. This zeros out the scale. Now add the thing you’re weighing and the scale displays just the weight of the contents of your container. In my opinion the tare function is essential for any good homebrewing scale.
Things I like about this scale… It uses easy to find AAA batteries [Search AmazonBasics Batteries]. It has the Tare Feature. That allows you to essentially zero out your container to get a true picture of the weight of the contents. I also like that it has a stainless top. Given the specs on this scale, it should work for grain, hops, other brewing ingredients and more.

Etekcity Food Kitchen Scale, Digital Grams and Ounces for Weight Loss, Baking, Cooking, Keto and Meal Prep, Medium, 304 Stainless Steel – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Nutri-Fit Digital Scale with 11 lb Capacity [Weigh Hops, Grain & More]

NUTRI FIT Digital Kitchen Scale with Dough Scraper, High Accuracy Multifunction Food Scale with Fingerprint Resistant Coating,Tare & Auto Off Function Red

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Accurate, High-Precision & Wide Range – Our digital kitchen scale built with high precision strain gauge sensor system, provides you with accurate weight 11lb/5kg capacity, 0.1oz/1g division. you will always get the right amount of foods, jewelry, medicine, liquids and spices for all of your recipes. Measure items using both standard and metric unit, the scale even includes a function to properly measure the volume of milk and water. Perfect for baking, cooking, weighting small package etc .
Anti-Fingerprint Stainless Steel: The food scale made of high quality Stainless Steel, with fingerprint resistant coating for easy to clean and maintain. Anti-fingerprint, provide dustproof, anti-corrosion protect and sterilization, hydrophobic function, it can help avoid the use of chemical solvents to handle fingerprints or oil stains, protect the surface of the scale from damage, blackening, or loss of gloss, and prolong its service life .
Stylish Hanging Design: The sleek design allows you to accent your home kitchen with a modern fashion touch and amazing sight, or effortlessly hang the scale stow as a decoration, Its slim design also makes it easy to store in any cabinet while saving space for the rest of your kitchen essentials .
Multi- function: features a clear LCD display in lb, oz, g, ml, and fl.oz; low power, overload indication and auto-off function after 1 minute of inactivity make weighing your foods Hassle-Free .

Tare Function: Tare allows you to subtract the weight of the container you’re using to get a true weight of the contents. Add your empty container to the scale and press the tare button. This zeros out the scale. Now add the thing you’re weighing and the scale displays just the weight of the contents of your container. In my opinion the tare function is essential for any good homebrewing scale.

11 lb/5 kg capacity. .1oz/1 gram resolution. Given the specs of this scale it should work for grain, hops, other brewing ingredients and more.

NUTRI FIT Digital Kitchen Scale with Dough Scraper, High Accuracy Multifunction Food Scale with Fingerprint Resistant Coating,Tare & Auto Off Function Red – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

A smaller scale can work for all grain brewers, as you can weigh any amount of grain in multiple batches, but if you’re a large batch all grain brewer or regularly brew all grain batches with larger grain bills you may want to consider a two scale approach, one more precise scale for hops and a larger capacity scale for larger grain bills. A couple scales to consider:

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Dr Meter 110 lb Capacity Digital Hanging Scale [Weigh Kegs, Tanks & Bags of Grain]

[Backlit LCD Display] Dr.meter PS01 110lb/50kg Electronic Balance Digital Fishing Postal Hanging Hook Scale with Measuring Tape, 2 AAA Batteries Included

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

【Extreme Accuracy】: The Dr.meter Fishing Scale can weigh both small and large catches alike, from a mere 0.2 lbs. to a jaw dropping 110 lbs.! The state of the art weight sensor provides precise measurements and can convert from lb. to oz. or kg.
【Bonus Built-in Tape】: Maybe you also want to know the length of your catch besides weight. We’ve got it covered! The included measuring tape is ideal for measuring items in either cm or ft. (up to 3 ft.).
【Stainless Steel Hook】: Crafted from premium stainless steel, the large and durable hook concealed in the back slot is convenient for you to hook up and remove from fish’s mouth, luggage and everything in between.
【Endless Possibility】: The Dr. meter Electronic Fishing Scale boasts the specialized functions like weighing unit conversion, data lock, and auto-off function, definitely good news to the amateur and avid fishermen alike!
【On-the-go Tool】: Go easy on your hands even after long-term use. This lightweight and portable comes with a built-in carrying strap for easily carrying and using. Better yet, we’ve included 2 AAA batteries for your convenience.

Also Consider: Hands On: Ultraship 55 | Hands on: American Weigh AWS-100

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Nutri-Fit Digital Scale with 11 lb Capacity [Weigh Hops, Grain & More]

NUTRI FIT Digital Kitchen Scale with Dough Scraper, High Accuracy Multifunction Food Scale with Fingerprint Resistant Coating,Tare & Auto Off Function Red

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Accurate, High-Precision & Wide Range – Our digital kitchen scale built with high precision strain gauge sensor system, provides you with accurate weight 11lb/5kg capacity, 0.1oz/1g division. you will always get the right amount of foods, jewelry, medicine, liquids and spices for all of your recipes. Measure items using both standard and metric unit, the scale even includes a function to properly measure the volume of milk and water. Perfect for baking, cooking, weighting small package etc .
Anti-Fingerprint Stainless Steel: The food scale made of high quality Stainless Steel, with fingerprint resistant coating for easy to clean and maintain. Anti-fingerprint, provide dustproof, anti-corrosion protect and sterilization, hydrophobic function, it can help avoid the use of chemical solvents to handle fingerprints or oil stains, protect the surface of the scale from damage, blackening, or loss of gloss, and prolong its service life .
Stylish Hanging Design: The sleek design allows you to accent your home kitchen with a modern fashion touch and amazing sight, or effortlessly hang the scale stow as a decoration, Its slim design also makes it easy to store in any cabinet while saving space for the rest of your kitchen essentials .
Multi- function: features a clear LCD display in lb, oz, g, ml, and fl.oz; low power, overload indication and auto-off function after 1 minute of inactivity make weighing your foods Hassle-Free .

11 lb/5 kg capacity. .1oz/1 gram resolution. Given the specs of this scale it should work for grain, hops, other brewing ingredients and more.

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Nutri-Fit Digital Scale with 11 lb Capacity [Weigh Hops, Grain & More]

NUTRI FIT Digital Kitchen Scale with Dough Scraper, High Accuracy Multifunction Food Scale with Fingerprint Resistant Coating,Tare & Auto Off Function Red

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Accurate, High-Precision & Wide Range – Our digital kitchen scale built with high precision strain gauge sensor system, provides you with accurate weight 11lb/5kg capacity, 0.1oz/1g division. you will always get the right amount of foods, jewelry, medicine, liquids and spices for all of your recipes. Measure items using both standard and metric unit, the scale even includes a function to properly measure the volume of milk and water. Perfect for baking, cooking, weighting small package etc .
Anti-Fingerprint Stainless Steel: The food scale made of high quality Stainless Steel, with fingerprint resistant coating for easy to clean and maintain. Anti-fingerprint, provide dustproof, anti-corrosion protect and sterilization, hydrophobic function, it can help avoid the use of chemical solvents to handle fingerprints or oil stains, protect the surface of the scale from damage, blackening, or loss of gloss, and prolong its service life .
Stylish Hanging Design: The sleek design allows you to accent your home kitchen with a modern fashion touch and amazing sight, or effortlessly hang the scale stow as a decoration, Its slim design also makes it easy to store in any cabinet while saving space for the rest of your kitchen essentials .
Multi- function: features a clear LCD display in lb, oz, g, ml, and fl.oz; low power, overload indication and auto-off function after 1 minute of inactivity make weighing your foods Hassle-Free .

11 lb/5 kg capacity. .1oz/1 gram resolution. Given the specs of this scale it should work for grain, hops, other brewing ingredients and more.

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50 lb Capacity Accuteck Digital Scale, w/AC Adapter [Homebrew Grain Scale]

ACCUTECK All-in-1 Series W-8250-50bs A-Pt 50 Digital with Ac Adapter by ACCUTECK

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Fold Up Mailer Holder-Stand upright to 90 degrees for rolling tubes and irregular packages.Use AC adapter, the scale will be always power on, Self-Calibration Technology: Does not require a 50lbs weight.
Capacity-up to 50lbs; Sensitivity-0.1oz（0-25lb);0.2oz(25-50lb); Reading Modes-Pounds/ounces, ounces, kilograms/grams, grams
Key Functions-Tare(Allow you to reset the display to 0.0); Hold (Especially for Weighing a over-sized item)
Self-Calibration Technology-Does not require a 50lbs weight. You can choose any known weight starting from 5 lbs for calibration purpose.
Use AC adapter, the scale will be always power on

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What I like about this scale… I like that it has a large 50 lb capacity. That makes it a great candidate for use as a grain scale. I also like that is uses both easy to find AAA batteries and the included AC adapter. This scale also includes, the requisite (in my opinion) tare feature.
What’s the tare function? Tare allows you to subtract the weight of the container you’re using to get a true weight of the contents. Add your empty container to the scale and press the tare button. This zeros out the scale. Now add the thing you’re weighing and the scale displays just the weight of the contents of your container. In my opinion the tare function is essential for any good homebrewing scale.

What are others saying? Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “grain” – may include reviews for other sizes or variation

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AMIR Digital Scale, 500 Gram Capacity, .01 (1/100th!) Gram Resolution – weigh hops, water salts & more

Digital Kitchen Scale. 500 gram capacity, .01 gram resolution.

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High-Precision and Wide Range: AMIR kitchen scale built with high precision sensor system, provides you with instant and accurate results from 0.05 g to 500 g; Easy to clean and use, make it an ideal to measure jewelry, medicine, and cooking ingredients with refined accuracy
Superior Quality Materials: The Smart Digital Pocket Scale is crafted to be strong, accurate, fast, and user-friendly; Constructed with a high-quality stainless steel platform and ABS plastic frame, this digital kitchen scale is durable and easy to clean
Smart Button Functions: The "PCS" function enables you pieces counting such as pins, beads, screws; The "T" function will provide a net weight; The "M" function helps you choose the proper unit; The switch time can be set to 60", 120" and 180"; Besides, it can alert users for low battery power, overload, and uneven surface placement
Stylish Design and Space Saver: Minimalistic and elegant design, the food scale's mini and compact size (Product Dimensions: 4" x 5" x 3/4"; Platform Dimensions: 4"x4") takes up minimal space on your desk, makes it a pro pocket scale makes it easy for carrying
Multi-Functions: Built with a clear blue back-lit LCD screen, the cooking scale can convert measurement results between in g, tl, oz, ct, and gn in seconds; Comes with two trays (13 cm, 10 cm), which can be used as protectors or scale trays. Meet your demand of measuring different things

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What Does Tare Mean? Tare allows you to subtract the weight of the container you’re using to get a true weight of the contents. Add your empty container to the scale and press the tare button. This zeros out the scale. Now add the thing you’re weighing and the scale displays just the weight of the contents of your container. In my opinion the tare function is essential for any good homebrewing scale.

What I like about this scale... I like the high resolution (1/100th gram) given the relatively large capacity (500 grams, about 17.6 ounces, or just over a pound). I like that it has the requisite (in my opinion) tare feature, that it has a stainless top and that it uses easy to source AAA batteries [Search AmazonBasics Batteries]. Given the specs of this scale, it should work for weighing hops, water salts, smaller amounts of specialty grains and other brewing ingredients.

AMIR Digital Kitchen Scale, 500g Mini Pocket Jewelry Scale, Cooking Food Scale, Back-Lit LCD Display, 2 Trays, 6 Units, Auto Off, Tare, PCS, Stainless Steel, Batteries Included – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Digital Scale w/11 lb Capacity by Zerla [weigh hops, grain and more]

Digital Scale by Zerla

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Accurate and Easy to Use: Built with high-precision sensitive sensor, our food scale accuracy at 0.1g / 0.004oz, more accurately count your calorie. This cooking scale capacity is up to 5 kg / 11 lbs. LCD display uses black backlight, no shadow interference, clearer reading.
Keep You Slim: Delicious food and in a good shape, now you can have your cake and eat it too. The food scale can help you easily weigh each component of a mixed meal to prepare a delicious and healthy dinner.
Low Voltage Indication: Ultra-low power consumption and overload indication, and with batteries included for Immediately use after delivery.
Precision Tare Button: Our kitchen scale calculates the exact net weight of your ingredients by automatically subtracting the weight of the bowl or container your food may be in at the time.

Given the specs of this scale it should work for hops, grain, other brewing ingredients and more.

Digital Kitchen Scale by Zerla — Versatile Food Scale — Weigh Snacks, Liquids, & Foods — Accurate Weight Scale within .05 oz.

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Nutri-Fit Digital Scale with 11 lb Capacity [Weigh Hops, Grain & More]

NUTRI FIT Digital Kitchen Scale with Dough Scraper, High Accuracy Multifunction Food Scale with Fingerprint Resistant Coating,Tare & Auto Off Function Red

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

Accurate, High-Precision & Wide Range – Our digital kitchen scale built with high precision strain gauge sensor system, provides you with accurate weight 11lb/5kg capacity, 0.1oz/1g division. you will always get the right amount of foods, jewelry, medicine, liquids and spices for all of your recipes. Measure items using both standard and metric unit, the scale even includes a function to properly measure the volume of milk and water. Perfect for baking, cooking, weighting small package etc .
Anti-Fingerprint Stainless Steel: The food scale made of high quality Stainless Steel, with fingerprint resistant coating for easy to clean and maintain. Anti-fingerprint, provide dustproof, anti-corrosion protect and sterilization, hydrophobic function, it can help avoid the use of chemical solvents to handle fingerprints or oil stains, protect the surface of the scale from damage, blackening, or loss of gloss, and prolong its service life .
Stylish Hanging Design: The sleek design allows you to accent your home kitchen with a modern fashion touch and amazing sight, or effortlessly hang the scale stow as a decoration, Its slim design also makes it easy to store in any cabinet while saving space for the rest of your kitchen essentials .
Multi- function: features a clear LCD display in lb, oz, g, ml, and fl.oz; low power, overload indication and auto-off function after 1 minute of inactivity make weighing your foods Hassle-Free .

11 lb/5 kg capacity. .1oz/1 gram resolution. Given the specs of this scale it should work for grain, hops, other brewing ingredients and more.

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Ozeri Pronto ZK14 Digital Scale – weigh homebrew hops, grain & more

Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, Compact

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A winner of awards from the Food Network, New York Magazine’s The Strategist, The New York Times’ Wirecutter, CNN Underscored, and selected by the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for a study on weight loss and the prevention of breast cancer.
Accurate, elegant, easy-to-use kitchen scale for all your diet and health goals - weighs up to 11.24 lbs (5100 grams) with precise graduations of 0.04 oz (1 gram).
Unit button instantly converts between 6 units (g, lbs, lbs:oz, oz, ml, kg) and Tare button calculates the net weight of ingredients by subtracting the container’s weight.
Unit and Tare buttons generate audible and tactile click confirmations, and are separated from the weighing platform to prevent LCD flicker.
Runs on 2 AAA batteries (included) with an easy-access battery compartment, and features a programmable 2-to-5-minute automatic power-off setting.

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What are others saying? Search this product’s Amazon reviews for “beer” – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
What’s the Tare Function? Tare allows you to subtract the weight of the container you’re using to get a true weight of the contents. Add your empty container to the scale and press the tare button. This zeros out the scale. Now add the thing you’re weighing and the scale displays just the weight of the contents of your container. In my opinion the tare function is essential for any good homebrewing scale.
Things I like about this scale… It uses easy to find AAA batteries [Search AmazonBasics Batteries]. It has the Tare Feature. That allows you to essentially zero out your container to get a true picture of the weight of the contents. Given the specs on this scale (11 lb capacity and 1 gram resolution), it should work for grain, hops, other brewing ingredients and more.

Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, Compact, Black on Lime – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Accuteck 440 lb! Capacity Digital Heavy Duty Scale with Remote Display

Accuteck 440lb Heavy Duty Digital Metal Industry Shipping Postal Scale (ACB440)

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Large Capacity: Weigh up to 440lb/200kg with 50g/0.05lb Precision
Main Functions: ON/OFF, MODE, TARE keys with extra large Die casting Heavy Duty Metal Platform
Measuring Units: Measures in lb, oz and kg
User Friendly: Extended control board for over-size boxes with energy saving LCD Display
Power: Operates on 4 AAA batteries or 9V AC adapter (Both included), Auto shut-off function

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This, in my opinion, has a huge capacity of 440 lb. I also like the fact that it has the TARE feature. That basically allows you to subtract the weight of your container. I also like the fact that it features a remote display. That means it won’t be blocked by something like a bucket that you may use to weigh your grain.

Accuteck 440lb Heavy Duty Digital Metal Industry Shipping Postal Scale W/C – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Weighmax Scale 90 lb Capacity Stainless Steel Top & AC Adapter [Grain Scale]

Weighmax W-2809 90 LB X 0.1 OZ Durable Stainless Steel Digital Postal Scale, Shipping Scale with AC Adapter

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Solid structure - Weighmax New postal scale is Improved with a more solid structure built by newest technology. With built-in stainless platform, this new postal scale is much more durable and easy to maintain
Enhanced capacity with higher precision- This new postal scale weighs up to 90 lbs in 0.1 oz graduation. It can meet all your needs from a first-class package to parcel packages. Min Start weight: 10g
Multi Measuring Units with extra Large LCD display - This new shipping postal scale has four measuring units: lb, Kg, lb/oz, oz. The extra large back-lit LCD display allows you to work under any environment
Convenient Tare/Hold Function- Shipping postal scale features tare function which allows you to zero out the number for multi-packages purpose. Hold function allows you to lock the number after you take the package off the platform

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Use to weigh grain for brew day and more.

What I like about this scale… It has a stainless top, a large 90 lb capacity and it can be powered by batteries or via the included AC adapter.

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1byon 11lb Capacity Digital Scale/5kg Digital Scale – weigh homebrew hops, grain & more

Digital Scale by 1byone, 11 lb Capacity.

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Built with a high quality strain gauge, it allows precision range from 0. 04oz/ 1g up to 11lbs/ 5kg, calculates the Weight of your ingredients more exactly.
Good electroplating technology easily converts all kinds of units in pounds (lb. ), ounces (oz. ), grams (g), milliliter(ml).
Convenient auto-zero, Tare, and Auto-off functions, fast calibration in seconds, and all the functions are easy operating!
Ultra-low power consumption and overload indication, and with batteries included for Immediately use after delivery.
We care about your experience- Our California based office ensures a quick response to your problems. If you have any problem, please contact/email us first.

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What’s the Tare Function? Tare allows you to subtract the weight of the container you’re using to get a true weight of the contents. Add your empty container to the scale and press the tare button. This zeros out the scale. Now add the thing you’re weighing and the scale displays just the weight of the contents of your container. In my opinion the tare function is essential for any good homebrewing scale.
Things I like about this scale… It uses easy to find AAA batteries [Search AmazonBasics Batteries]. It has the Tare Feature. That allows you to essentially zero out your container to get a true picture of the weight of the contents. I also like that it has a stainless top. Given the specs on this scale, it should work for grain, hops, other brewing ingredients and more.

1byone Digital Kitchen Scale Precise Cooking Scale and Baking Scale, Multifunction with Range From 0.04oz to 11lbs, Elegant Black – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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Digital Gram Scale by Next-Shine, 600 Gram Capacity, .01 (1/100th!) Gram Resolution – weigh hops, water salts & more

Gram Scale Digital Kitchen Scale NEXT-SHINE High-precision Pocket Mini Muti-functional Pro Scale with LCD Display, Tare, PCS, Back-lit, 600g

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Division: 0.01g (0.01 jump)/ 0.0001kg (0.0001 jump)/ 0.001tl (0.001 jump)/ 0.01ct (0.05 jump)/ 0.001oz (0.001 jump)/ 0.0001lb (0.0001 jump)
Function Buttons: Power/ Mode/ PCS/ Tare
Auto-Off: 90 seconds shut down when no operation
LCD Display with a back light
Power: 2 x AAA Batteries (not included because of inventory safety)

What I like about this scale… I like the high resolution (1/100th gram) given the relatively large capacity (600 grams, about 21.16 ounces). I like that it has the requisite (in my opinion) tare feature, that it has a stainless top and that it uses easy to source AAA batteries [Search AmazonBasics Batteries]. Given the specs of this scale, it should work for weighing hops, water salts, smaller amounts of specialty grains and other brewing ingredients.

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Hands On Review: Anvil Brewing Equipment Grain Scale

The Anvil line of products, is… “a premier line of brewing equipment, designed and built by the geniuses at Blichmann Engineering, with help and inspiration from John Palmer! The entire suite of products work in unison to provide a perfect brewing experience from day one, and at a great value to you the homebrewer. You can rest comfortably knowing that Anvil equipment is backed by two of the biggest names in the homebrew industry. Anvil Brewing Equipment: Inspired by Palmer, Built by Blichmann, and Made for You!”

The lineup includes kettles, propane burners, false bottoms, scales, thermometers and more.

Hands on Review Anvil Large Grain Scale

Front of the box. Reads High Capacity Digital Grain Scale and Palmer Brewing Solutions Approved.Side of the box. Reads 65 lbs x .02 lbs (30 kg x .01 kg) Capacity, Selectable lb, kg units. Remote display with 6 ft cable (2m) allows use of over-size weighing container. Extra-large 12″ x 11.75″ (300 mm x 315 mm) brushed stainless steel weighing surface. 4 AA batteries and AC power adapter included.

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Anvil Grain Scale at Great Fermentations
Anvil Grain via Austin Homebrew Supply
Anvil Grain Scale via Adventures in Homebrewing
Anvil Grain Scale via Keg Connection
Anvil Grain Scale via MoreBeer

A look at the brushed stainless extra large weighing platformThe platform along with remote display unit. The remote display unit means large containers will not cover up the readout. It also has a long 6′ cable and mounting holes. That means you can mount the display on a wall for easy access and keep the weighing platform on the floor.Close up of the logoA close up of the remote display. Unit button switches between lbs and kgs. Tare button zeros out the scale, allowing you to get an accurate readings of just the contents and the On/Off button turns it… on and off. 🙂Back of the remote display. This is where you put the batteries in. You can also see mounting holes should you choose to wall mount the control unit.Along with having mounting holes, the remote display also has legs if you decide to place it on a flat surface. This picture also shows the connection for the included power cable if you choose to use that.A look at the undersize of the weighing platform. The scale has four rubberized feet. The feet move a bit to assist in leveling the scale platform out.This picture shows one of the feet slightly angled. I’m holding that down to show that the feet move.This is grain scale and is not intended to weigh smaller weight items. A Precision Small Scale is available to weigh hops and such. At the time I took this photo, I only had smaller calibration weights. Here are 4 smaller weights (a total of .4 kg) weighing out at .41 kg. Poor little weights.I sourced a larger 1 kg calibration weight for this review. I want the caption on this photo to be… “That’s not a calibration weight. This is a calibration weight”Here’s the 1 kg weight reading… 1 kg. Whammo.One of the big benefits of this scale is the large weighing platform. Here is a 6 gallon bucket on the platform. Plenty of room.With the bucket centered-ish on the platform, you can see there’s plenty of room. Even if you used something larger than a bucket, you’d probably still be okay. The remote display means you can continue to read and control the scale even when you’re weighing larger objects.A side by side size comparison vs my previous grain scale.Here’s the tare feature in action. Weigh the container you’re going to use. Hit the tare button and the scale zeroes out. That allows you to weigh the contents without factoring in the container weight.Weighing half of the grain bill for a small batch brew of Great Fermentations “Piney the Welder” kit.

Conclusions

The Anvil Large Platform scale was designed with home brewing in mind. It’s well made, accurate and looks great. It has some thoughtful touches and sports all of the features that an all grain brewer needs to easily and accurately weigh grain.

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Anvil Grain Scale at Great Fermentations
Anvil Grain via Austin Homebrew Supply
Anvil Grain Scale via Adventures in Homebrewing
Anvil Grain Scale via Keg Connection
Anvil Grain Scale via MoreBeer

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Thanks to Great Fermentations and Blichmann Engineering for providing me with this scale to try out.

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