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Brand | Escali |
Color | Frost White |
Weight Limit | 15 Pounds |
Material | Glass, Plastic |
Readout Accuracy | 1 Grams |
About this item
- Weighs up to 15 Pounds With Ease. Finally! An accurate kitchen scale that’s easy as pie! Escali Arti sports a large digital display that calculates weight for you (no more eyeballing). Measure anything in grams, kilograms, pounds, ounces, fluid ounces, or milliliters on a clear, readable screen.
- Convenient Display Hold. The touch sensitive screen is 50% larger than most food scales, and presents measurements even after item removal. After sensing 5 minutes of inactivity, it automatically powers down— conserving energy so you don't have to.
- Unique Tare Feature. Now you can get the exact weight of your food minus the bowl or plate. The handy Tare Button resets the scale to zero to subtract a container while measuring its contents. Perfect for dry and liquid ingredients, track your food portions down to the drop or crumb.
- Light, Stylish, Sleek. Your tempered glass scale comes with precision weighing sensors, elegance, and two CR2032 batteries. Storable and portable, its smooth, lightweight design is easy to clean and flawless for the kitchen countertop.
- 14 Metallic Colors. Choose from a wide array of vibrant colors inspired by the American Southwest Desert for a personal touch to your office or kitchen decor. Each digital kitchen scale is 9 x 6.5 x 0.75 inches and 0.3 pounds.
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Escali Makes it Easy
Escali is proud to be known for designing and manufacturing professional-grade measuring devices for home and commercial use. Our kitchen scales take the guesswork out of measuring ingredients. Our food thermometers help assure your meals are safely cooked. Our body scales assist with tracking your health goals so you can focus on living better. And our body thermometers provide accurate readings the whole family can rely on.
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Measure Ingredients with Accuracy and Consistency
When you are cooking or baking, the Escali Arti Digital Scale will give you the confidence of a professional chef through accurate and consistent ingredient measurements.
Measuring ingredients by volume using cups and tablespoons can be inconsistent. You can easily over-pack a cup of flour by 25% when you scoop flour directly out of the bag, which is enough to dry out your chocolate chip cookies!
Measuring by weight with a scale will give you the confidence that your ingredients are measured accurately, every time.
Portion Control for Diet and Weight Loss
The key to achieving healthy weight loss is often expressed as a simple equation; burn more calories than you consume. While that may sound simple, many people struggle to reach their goal weight.
If you are only focused on how many calories you burn then you are missing out on half of the potential of this powerful, yet simple, equation.
Your secret weight loss weapon is using the Escali Arti food scale for portion control. Use it to perfectly portion meals when counting calories and dieting for maximum weight loss results.
The Difference is in the Details
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Premium Metallic ColorsThe lux metallic colors shimmer under the movement of overhead lighting and creates a premium design |
Touch Sensitive ControlsThe touch sensitive controls create a continuous glass surface that is easy to wipe clean and sanitize. |
Display Hold FeatureHold weight measurements on screen if oversized objects cover the display. Directions: Press 'Hold' and place the oversized item on the scale. After you hear the beep, remove the item to see the measurement on display |
Liquid & Dry MeasuringMeasure with volume units (fluid ounces and milliliters) and weight units (grams, ounces and pounds+ounces.) |
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Capacity | 15 lb (7000 g) | 11 lb (5000 g) | 11 lb (5000 g) | 11 lb (5000 g) | 13 lb (6000 g) | 11 lb (5000 g) |
Increments | 0.1 oz (1 g) | 0.1 oz (1 g) | 0.1 oz (1 g) | 0.1 oz (1 g) | 1/8 cup, 1/2 tablespoon, 0.1 ounce, 1 gram | 0.1 oz (1 g) |
Units | lb:oz, oz, g, fl oz, ml | lb:oz, oz, g | lb:oz, oz, g | lb:oz, oz, g, fl oz, ml | cups, tablespoons, lb:oz, oz, g | oz, lb, lb:oz, g |
Platform Material | Glass | BPA-Free Plastic | Glass | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel & Silver | Silver |
Color Options | 13 + Bamboo | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Batteries | Two CR 2032 | Two AA (included) | Three AAA (included) | Three AAA (included) | One 9V (included) | One 9V (included) |
Optional AC Power Adapter | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available (not included) | Not Available |
Product Dimensions | 9 x 6.5 x 0.75 in | 8 x 6 x 1.25 in | 6 x 10 x 0.75 in | 9 x 6.25 x 0.75 in | 7.5 x 9.75 x 1.25 in | 4.5 x 3.75 x 1 in |
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Product information
Brand | Escali |
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Color | Frost White |
Weight Limit | 15 Pounds |
Material | Glass, Plastic |
Readout Accuracy | 1 Grams |
Item Weight | 535 Grams |
Product Dimensions | 9 x 6.5 x 0.75 inches |
Item Weight | 1.18 pounds |
Department | Grocery & Gourmet Food |
Manufacturer | Escali |
ASIN | B0051ZMSWC |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 157 |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #20,222 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #95 in Digital Kitchen Scales |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 21, 2011 |
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Product Description
Arti Glass Kitchen Scale Capable of weighing liquid and dry ingredients up to an astounding 15 lbs with an accuracy of 0.1 ounces, or 1 gram. The Arti's list of features is long and loaded with value. Its crisp and clear display, which is 50% larger than commonly found on a kitchen scale, sits between the user friendly touch sensitive controls and results in a single smooth glass surface that is easy to wipe clean. Lux Metallic Colors The luxurious shimmer of the metallic colors was inspired by the natural beauty of America's Desert Southwest. Touch Sensitive Controls The touch sensitive controls create a single, smooth glass surface which is easy to keep clean. Liquid Measuring Measures both liquid (fl oz, ml) and dry ingredients (g, oz, lb + oz). Display Hold Hold weight measurements on screen when weighing large items, even after they are removed from the scale. Tare Feature Reset the scale to zero weight to measure multiple items or subtract the weight of a container. Automatic Shut-off The scale will turn off after five minutes of inactivity to help conserve and extend battery life. Additional Keywords: Nutrition scale, scales for food, kitchen digital scale, digital kitchen scales, glass scale food, digital food scales for kitchen, countertop kitchen scale, food scale glass, cooking digital scale, kitchen digital scales, coffee scale, espresso glass scale.
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Accuracy | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Battery life | 3.2 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Durability | 2.5 | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Portion size | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | NicewellDirect | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
material | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Stainless Steel | Polycarbonate | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Plastic |
max weight capacity | 15 pounds | 22 pounds | 11 pounds | 11 pounds | 11 pounds | 11 pounds |
readout accuracy | 1 | 0.1 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
weight | 535 grams | 606 grams | 0.75 pounds | 15.2 ounces | 1.8 pounds | 11.5 ounces |
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Customers like the accuracy and weight of the kitchen scale. For example, they mention it's shockingly accurate and perfect for the kitchen. That said, some complain about the buttons, saying they're not very responsive or finicky. Opinions are mixed on quality and performance.
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Customers like the accuracy of the scale. They say it's shockingly accurate, and it measures things exactly the same. They also say it is the perfect scale for the kitchen, and fits their needs perfectly. Customers also appreciate the large numbers and variety of unit options. They like that the tray area is sufficiently large and does not block the screen view.
"...This scale appears to be highly accurate, especially if you place the item on the center area of the platform, just as you would with any other scale..." Read more
"...for a few weeks now, and I've found it to be a superb addition to my countertop appliances...." Read more
"...The Escali Arti is dead-on accurate... to the gram... from 50gm all the way up to 5,000 grams...." Read more
"...where I think most people would intuitively place items, was the least consistent, being off by several grams in repeated weighings of the same items..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the scale. They mention it's great looking, with a simple white decor and a sleek slim design. That said, some say it operates very well, is accurate, and fits with other kitchen decor. They also appreciate the seamless glass top.
"...The tempered glass top with a bamboo finish gives it a modern and sleek look that matches my kitchen decor perfectly...." Read more
"...Wife and I decided it looks so nice we'll keep it out on the counter; it's thin enough to just lean it up again the wall behind the knife block...." Read more
"...This scale suits my needs: nice to look at, easy to clean, and general accuracy when weighing bland food...." Read more
"...this scale is that it gets dirty easy - but that's because it is gorgeous art glass. I love it." Read more
Customers find the weigh scale easy to use and clean. They say the operation is simple and straightforward. Customers also say it's easy to read and understand. They mention that it turns on and off easily.
"It works good and easy to use. I need one to be right on" Read more
"...other was difficult to find a flat spot to store, this one is a tad easier to stoer...." Read more
"...Use it almost daily. Easy to use, easy to clean, doesn’t take up a lot of space" Read more
"...After that, it seems accurate. It turns on AND OFF easily which can be problematic when it turns off unnecessarily." Read more
Customers like the weight of the scale. They say it is very lightweight for the size, accurate, and compact. They also like the tare feature that allows them to discount the weight when weighing. Customers also say it's sleek and doesn't take much space. They mention that it weighs food instantly and that it allows for accurate weight measurements, which are essential for baking and portion control.
"...it looks beautiful out in the open with my wood cutting boards— it fits right in, and if the display portion is hidden it would be *really* hard to..." Read more
"...It allows for accurate weight measurements which are essential for baking, portion control, or simply for the sake of precision in cooking...." Read more
"I love this product. It's lightweight and attractive and weighs food instantly. I use it every day for portion control...." Read more
"...Low profile / doesn't take up much space. Cleans super easy. Recommended." Read more
Customers find the weight scale easy to clean. They mention it's super easy to use and clean.
"...It's not just good-looking, though; it's also easy to clean, thanks to the smooth surface...." Read more
"...The seamless glass top makes for a clean look and is easy to keep clean while using and when cleaning-up after use...." Read more
"...The glass surface is incredibly easy to clean, as opposed to my other scales that would get sticky and crusty because apparently I can't keep food..." Read more
"...I love that this is one piece - it is super sleek and easy to clean. The controls work well, even if I cover them with plastic when weighing meat...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the scale. Some mention that it works well if you are dealing with small things, and they enjoy the tare function. However, others say that it randomly turns on, or turns on and displays gibberish, making some operations nearly impossible to operate.
"...The tare function works well, the function to convert units between grams to ounces to pounds + ounces to liquid ounces..." Read more
"...I wanted to measure a half-packet of ranch dressing mix, and it wouldn't turn on. It hadn't been used since I bought it...." Read more
"...Even moving the weights well off-center didn't upset the Arti. Tares perfectly...." Read more
"It works good and easy to use. I need one to be right on" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the scale. Some mention that it's well made, with no crevices. They are pleased with the ease and durability of the product. However, others say that it doesn't seem all that well made and is not trustworthy.
"...The bamboo is smooth and well made, with no crevices that would be difficult to wipe down...." Read more
"This scale is great looking, however it arrived with one foot broken which led it to wobble and give inaccurate readings...." Read more
"...Compared to Escali the accuracy on the scale and build quality is worth the money if you got it." Read more
"...nice on the top, but on the bottom you can tell the build quality is pretty dang skimpy and it doesn't feel like it could take any abuse...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the buttons on the weigh scale. They mention that the buttons are not very responsive, very finicky, and must be pressed just right in order to work. Some customers also report that the hold button has a terrible delay before it beeps. Additionally, some customers report that larger containers can trigger the buttons or hide the readout. Additionally some customers mention that painted buttons are already wearing off and feel cheaply made.
"...As for the downsides, I found that the scale sometimes takes a few seconds to register the weight, which might be a minor inconvenience for some...." Read more
"...accurate from what I can tell -- but my one pet peeve is the delay on the "tare" button...." Read more
"...It takes forever to tare and even when it does tare, it will give me a -2 or -1 reading, and then I have to tare it again...." Read more
"...My only complaint is that the ink around the “buttons” has worn off, so unless you use it frequently it can be a bit tricky to find the buttons...." Read more
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So with those criteria in mind, I searched online to read reviews, and found that Wirecutter (from NY Times), Bon Appétit AND Epicurious editorial staff ALL chose an Escali scale (same brand, but an older model) as their top picks. Their endorsements of Escali were good enough for me!
I love this thing! First, is it actually made from bamboo? YES! Attaching photos to this review so you can see the scale next to a bamboo salt cellar, and one that shows a cross section of the thinner portion of wood face where it’s been cut to fit the display window (the sides are thicker than the cut portion that’s shown in this photo, but other reviewers have shown the sides, so I didn’t bother). The bamboo top is just like a bamboo cutting board that was routed out/cut out underneath to accommodate fitting the electronics (while its bamboo, I would never use this as a cutting board because of the electronics). The bamboo is smooth and well made, with no crevices that would be difficult to wipe down.
And this is the cool part: when I’m not using the scale (because let’s face it, you don’t use it every single minute you’re in a kitchen, right?), it looks beautiful out in the open with my wood cutting boards— it fits right in, and if the display portion is hidden it would be *really* hard to tell it isn’t an actual cutting board unless you were to pick it up. I have a small kitchen, so I love that it doesn’t look like an electronic device or gadget. And the design is slim enough that you could store it on a shelf with cookbooks, etc., if that might work better than leaving it out on the counter.
I initially assumed a platform type scale would be MUCH better for baking, since that’s what I’d had before, but it doesn’t make any difference to me because the surface of this one is large enough to accommodate my largest mixing bowls. I have no problem seeing the display, even with my largest bowl, or even a large Dutch oven or stockpot sitting on the surface. The tare function works well, the function to convert units between grams to ounces to pounds + ounces to liquid ounces (that one only applies to water, btw, since other liquids will weigh different amounts than water) works well. And the hold function is a nice little bonus. since I’ve sometimes used a kitchen scale to measure lightweight but bulkier boxes for shipping— the scale can handle anything up to 15lbs, according to the box. To use the hold function: press hold, place the item on the surface of the scale, and in a second or two, you’ll hear a beep once the item’s weight has registered. Remove the item, and the weight remains on the display! No more trying to peek underneath a box or bulky item to see how much it weighs. ;)
I also like that this scale will retain measurements on the display for up to 5 minutes. With my old scale, I would sometimes find myself scrambling to finish measuring something if I’d needed to open a new package of flour or sugar to add more, if I’d run out of something in one container mid-way through measuring. It’s nice to have a little more time to grab what I need, or refer back to a recipe, etc.
The only negative I can think of is that the tare function button sometimes needs an additional press to zero itself. That’s no big deal to me, but I thought I should mention that you might need to wait a second for it to zero, or maybe even press the button again. Even when my older scale was brand new, it required me to press the tare button multiple times (10x or more), and oftentimes I couldn’t tare unless I turned the power off and back on again. So I’m fine with waiting a second or just pressing a button one more time. I’m still getting the feel of it, but so far I haven’t been concerned or frustrated with anything at all with this one. And it takes a second or so to register the weight of any additions, but it’s not so long of a wait time that you’d be likely to inadvertently make a mistake. I measure fairly slowly anyway, so it’s been easy for me to for instance, measure the weight of sugar or flour, spot on to the exact gram weight I need, without adding too much. It’s plenty responsive for any normal home baking, cooking, meal serving/portioning needs. Commercial bakers might require an instantaneous response if they’re measuring things at a lightning fast speed... but at home, I don’t feel held back or slowed down at all by this scale.
I’ve tested this against my older scale which I know to be accurate (even though it sometimes won’t turn itself on lol), and weighed items with known weights. This scale appears to be highly accurate, especially if you place the item on the center area of the platform, just as you would with any other scale. I’m a “kitchen person” and I’m pretty picky about the items I use. Because of the functionality and the bamboo surface, this is one of the coolest kitchen tools I’ve ever owned!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
So with those criteria in mind, I searched online to read reviews, and found that Wirecutter (from NY Times), Bon Appétit AND Epicurious editorial staff ALL chose an Escali scale (same brand, but an older model) as their top picks. Their endorsements of Escali were good enough for me!
I love this thing! First, is it actually made from bamboo? YES! Attaching photos to this review so you can see the scale next to a bamboo salt cellar, and one that shows a cross section of the thinner portion of wood face where it’s been cut to fit the display window (the sides are thicker than the cut portion that’s shown in this photo, but other reviewers have shown the sides, so I didn’t bother). The bamboo top is just like a bamboo cutting board that was routed out/cut out underneath to accommodate fitting the electronics (while its bamboo, I would never use this as a cutting board because of the electronics). The bamboo is smooth and well made, with no crevices that would be difficult to wipe down.
And this is the cool part: when I’m not using the scale (because let’s face it, you don’t use it every single minute you’re in a kitchen, right?), it looks beautiful out in the open with my wood cutting boards— it fits right in, and if the display portion is hidden it would be *really* hard to tell it isn’t an actual cutting board unless you were to pick it up. I have a small kitchen, so I love that it doesn’t look like an electronic device or gadget. And the design is slim enough that you could store it on a shelf with cookbooks, etc., if that might work better than leaving it out on the counter.
I initially assumed a platform type scale would be MUCH better for baking, since that’s what I’d had before, but it doesn’t make any difference to me because the surface of this one is large enough to accommodate my largest mixing bowls. I have no problem seeing the display, even with my largest bowl, or even a large Dutch oven or stockpot sitting on the surface. The tare function works well, the function to convert units between grams to ounces to pounds + ounces to liquid ounces (that one only applies to water, btw, since other liquids will weigh different amounts than water) works well. And the hold function is a nice little bonus. since I’ve sometimes used a kitchen scale to measure lightweight but bulkier boxes for shipping— the scale can handle anything up to 15lbs, according to the box. To use the hold function: press hold, place the item on the surface of the scale, and in a second or two, you’ll hear a beep once the item’s weight has registered. Remove the item, and the weight remains on the display! No more trying to peek underneath a box or bulky item to see how much it weighs. ;)
I also like that this scale will retain measurements on the display for up to 5 minutes. With my old scale, I would sometimes find myself scrambling to finish measuring something if I’d needed to open a new package of flour or sugar to add more, if I’d run out of something in one container mid-way through measuring. It’s nice to have a little more time to grab what I need, or refer back to a recipe, etc.
The only negative I can think of is that the tare function button sometimes needs an additional press to zero itself. That’s no big deal to me, but I thought I should mention that you might need to wait a second for it to zero, or maybe even press the button again. Even when my older scale was brand new, it required me to press the tare button multiple times (10x or more), and oftentimes I couldn’t tare unless I turned the power off and back on again. So I’m fine with waiting a second or just pressing a button one more time. I’m still getting the feel of it, but so far I haven’t been concerned or frustrated with anything at all with this one. And it takes a second or so to register the weight of any additions, but it’s not so long of a wait time that you’d be likely to inadvertently make a mistake. I measure fairly slowly anyway, so it’s been easy for me to for instance, measure the weight of sugar or flour, spot on to the exact gram weight I need, without adding too much. It’s plenty responsive for any normal home baking, cooking, meal serving/portioning needs. Commercial bakers might require an instantaneous response if they’re measuring things at a lightning fast speed... but at home, I don’t feel held back or slowed down at all by this scale.
I’ve tested this against my older scale which I know to be accurate (even though it sometimes won’t turn itself on lol), and weighed items with known weights. This scale appears to be highly accurate, especially if you place the item on the center area of the platform, just as you would with any other scale. I’m a “kitchen person” and I’m pretty picky about the items I use. Because of the functionality and the bamboo surface, this is one of the coolest kitchen tools I’ve ever owned!
The first thing that caught my attention about this scale was its design. The tempered glass top with a bamboo finish gives it a modern and sleek look that matches my kitchen decor perfectly. It's not just good-looking, though; it's also easy to clean, thanks to the smooth surface.
The precision of the Escali Arti Digital Food Scale is impressive. It allows for accurate weight measurements which are essential for baking, portion control, or simply for the sake of precision in cooking. The scale measures both in grams and ounces, providing the flexibility needed for various recipes.
The multi-functionality of the scale is another selling point. It's capable of measuring liquids as well as solids, which is a handy feature when you're cooking or baking. The tare function also allows for easy subtraction of the weight of the container, which makes for more precise measurements.
One of the great features of this scale is its compact size. It fits nicely on the counter and is easy to store when not in use. The display is clear and easy to read, though I did find it a bit challenging to see when larger bowls were on the scale.
As for the downsides, I found that the scale sometimes takes a few seconds to register the weight, which might be a minor inconvenience for some. Also, it operates on batteries, which you'll need to keep in mind for long-term use.
The scale is accurate from what I can tell -- but my one pet peeve is the delay on the "tare" button. I tend to get moving pretty fast in the kitchen, and there's about a one-second delay between me touching the 'tare' button and the reading going to zero. It's not inaccurate, it's just a delay that slows me down a bit, because I don't want to set the next bowl on until the reading is 0.0. If that's all I have to complain about, I really don't have anything to complain about ... but to me, it's enough to knock off a star, which is to indicate that "I like it" instead of "I love it." At the same time, I'm grateful for it, as I no longer have to worry about button covers cracking from normal wear and tear.
Low profile / doesn't take up much space. Cleans super easy. Recommended.