Taylor Pro Digital Kitchen Scale, Dual Platform, 5 kg Capacity, Tare Function

Weighing flour for a cake while measuring milk for the same recipe is where this dual-platform kitchen scale has a practical advantage: one surface handles larger quantities, while a smaller one is intended for spices and other additions. You can use the platforms separately or at the same time, and tare lets you zero a bowl before adding ingredients.

It is designed for home cooking and baking, with brushed stainless steel weighing platforms and a display for readings in several units. The main platform has a 5 kg capacity, the smaller one is rated for 500 g, so the two surfaces suit different jobs rather than offering the same range.

Spec sheet

• Name: Taylor Pro Digital Kitchen Scale
• Type: Digital kitchen scale with dual platforms
• Capacity: 5 kg on the larger platform, 500 g on the smaller platform
• Dimensions: 27 x 18.5 x 2.5 cm
• Material: Plastic and stainless steel
• Display: LCD
• Measurements: lb, oz, g, fl oz and ml
• Features: Tare function on each platform, food-safe surfaces
• Power: 2 x AAA batteries, not included
• What’s included: Gift box, 20-year guarantee stated in the product information

Usage tips

For a recipe with several ingredients, place a bowl on the larger platform and use tare between additions to avoid moving ingredients into separate containers. The smaller platform is intended for lighter quantities, such as salt or spices, while the larger surface can accommodate bowls and bigger amounts. The maximum capacity differs between the platforms, so choose the appropriate one before weighing.

The scale switches between weight and liquid measures, including grams and millilitres. Its slim profile is designed for storage in a cupboard or drawer, and the surfaces are described as wipe-clean. You will need to supply the AAA batteries, which are not included, that is worth factoring in if you expect to use it straight away.

Getting the most from it

This layout is most useful when a recipe calls for both bulk ingredients and small additions, or when measuring wet and dry ingredients in a single preparation. Compared with a basic single-platform scale, the extra surface gives you a separate place for smaller amounts. If you usually weigh only larger quantities, a simpler scale may do the job without the second platform, equally, the smaller platform’s 500 g limit makes it unsuitable for weighing heavier ingredients.

Buyers commonly describe the controls as easy to use and like the appearance, but feedback on accuracy is mixed. Some report readings that do not meet their expectations, and there are also complaints about reliability, buttons and durability over time. These are reported experiences rather than a guarantee of how an individual scale will perform, but they matter if consistent long-term use is a priority.

A solid pick if your kitchen routine involves weighing different ingredient amounts and you expect to use both platforms. You may want to skip it if you need one large weighing area for every task or prefer not to rely on a smaller, separate surface for lighter measurements.

Questions before you buy

Can both platforms be used at the same time? The product information says they can be used separately or simultaneously, with a tare function on each.

Which units can it display? It switches between lb, oz, g, fl oz and ml, covering both weight and liquid measures.

Are batteries included? No. It requires 2 x AAA batteries, which are not included.