Understanding how a kitchen scale works is key to understanding its utility. "A scale measures weight as opposed to volume," says Bishop. "This is important because the volume can change with the ...

Kitchen scales are ideal for portion control — weighing your food can help keep calories in check. They also instantly convert measurements (from ounces to grams, say), great for when you’re ...

Only scales meant to be accurate to .5 grams (or less) will register the correct 2.5 grams for a single penny. If your scale is meant to be accurate to only 1 gram (like mine), the weight of a ...

Compact digital models that switch between ounces and grams are widely available for as little as $20 to $50 — relatively cheap, as kitchen appliances go. Yet many home cooks don’t own one.

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