Kitchen Tools

Digital kitchen scales use a strain-gauge load cell, an amplifier, and an ADC to turn weight on the platform into a stable display reading.

Digital kitchen scale accuracy typically falls within ±1 gram for small loads, with errors rising near max capacity or in harsh conditions.

Yes, you can weigh gold on kitchen scales, but use grams, mind resolution, and convert to troy ounces for pricing.

Yes, a precise kitchen scale can weigh parcels for postage if it reads in ounces, handles tare, and you round the weight correctly.

No, a kitchen thermometer isn’t suitable for body temperature; it’s built for food ranges, materials, and hygiene—not clinical accuracy.

Yes—most kitchen scales read within 1–2 g when level, tared, and calibrated.

Yes, a blender can produce juice-style drinks, but it blends fiber; strain the puree for a smoother, lighter result.

A kitchen thermometer senses internal heat at the probe tip and converts it into a precise reading so you can judge doneness and safety.

To change a kitchen scale to grams, press the UNIT or lb/kg button until “g” shows on the display; some models place the switch underneath.

To replace a Salter kitchen scale battery, open the back cover, swap the cell (often CR2032), match +/−, then close the lid firmly.