BOMATA Large Kitchen Scale with 0.1g Precision

The stainless steel platform measures 7x7 inches, which is significantly larger than most kitchen scales (typically 5-6 inches). Reviewers consistently highlight this as a standout feature — it comfortably fits large mixing bowls, dinner plates, and sheet pans without them hanging over the edge and blocking the display. The display is also positioned at an angle below the platform, so even with a big bowl on top, you can still read the numbers clearly.

A few things could be going on. First, make sure the scale is on a flat, hard surface — soft or uneven surfaces throw off readings. Second, try recalibrating with the included 100g calibration weight (it's stored right in the base, which is a nice touch). Reviewers note that the scale can be less consistent with very light items under 20g, so if you're weighing something tiny, that could explain the fluctuation. Also, this scale takes about 3 seconds to settle on a stable reading, so give it a moment before recording the number.

The BOMATA makes this easy — it comes with a 100g calibration weight stored in the base. Place it on the scale periodically to verify it reads 100.0g. If it's off, you can recalibrate (reviewers confirm the recalibration feature works well and helps maintain accuracy over time). You can also test with known weights like a stack of coins — a US nickel weighs exactly 5g. Keep in mind that accuracy degrades with very small amounts on this scale, so test in the range you actually use most.

The BOMATA comes with a 100g calibration weight cleverly stored in a compartment in the base — so you'll always have it on hand. To calibrate, enter calibration mode (check the manual for the button sequence, usually a long press of a specific button), place the 100g weight on the platform, and confirm. Reviewers praise this feature because many kitchen scales in this price range don't include a calibration weight at all, let alone one that's built into the scale. Recalibrating periodically helps maintain accuracy over time, especially if you move the scale around.

The percentage function is surprisingly useful for baking. It lets you weigh a base ingredient (like flour), set it as 100%, then see subsequent ingredients as a percentage of that base. This is exactly how professional bakers work with 'baker's percentages' — for example, a bread recipe might call for 65% water relative to flour weight. Instead of doing the math yourself, weigh your flour, press the percentage button, and the scale tells you when you've hit 65% as you pour water. Reviewers who bake regularly find this feature genuinely helpful.

It's pretty straightforward right out of the box. Place it on a flat surface, press the power button, and wait for it to zero out. Put your container on the platform, hit the tare button to zero it out again, then add your ingredient. You can cycle through units (grams, ounces, pounds, etc.) with the unit button. For the percentage function, weigh your base ingredient, press the percentage button, and it'll show subsequent additions as a percentage of that base — really handy for bread recipes. The included 100g calibration weight lives in a compartment in the base, so use that periodically to keep readings accurate.

This is one of its strongest points. The 7x7 inch platform is large enough to hold big mixing bowls, and the LCD display is positioned at an angle below the front edge of the platform. Multiple reviewers specifically mention that their bowls don't block the display like they do on smaller scales. The scale is also stable — reviewers note it doesn't wobble when you press buttons, even with a heavy bowl on top. If you regularly bake with large bowls or do meal prep with big containers, this is a meaningful advantage over smaller scales.

You get three ways to power it: a built-in rechargeable battery, AAA batteries as backup, and direct USB plug-in. Reviewers love this flexibility — the rechargeable battery holds its charge for months between uses, and having AAA backup means you're never stuck if the rechargeable dies mid-recipe. The USB plug-in option is handy if you keep the scale in a fixed spot near an outlet. One note from a reviewer: the included cable is micro-USB, not USB-C, which may be slightly inconvenient depending on what cables you have around.

It works well for weighing coffee beans, and reviewers specifically mention using it for espresso dosing. A typical espresso dose is 18-20g, which falls right in the scale's accurate range. The 0.1g display resolution helps dial in your dose. The one limitation for espresso specifically is the response time — it takes about 3 seconds to settle on a stable reading, so if you're trying to weigh a live shot as it pulls (timing extraction by weight), the latency could be frustrating. For pre-dosing beans into your portafilter, though, it works great.

Press the unit button until the display shows 'g' for grams. The scale displays in 0.1g increments, so you'll see readings like 25.3g or 150.7g. For best accuracy, make sure the scale is calibrated (use the included 100g weight) and that you're on a flat surface. The scale is most reliable from about 20g upward. Below that, readings can jump around a bit — if you're measuring small amounts like spices, try weighing a larger quantity and dividing, or accept that you might be off by half a gram or so.

Press the unit button on the BOMATA until it displays 'kg' on the LCD screen. The scale goes up to 5kg with 0.001kg (1g) resolution in kilogram mode. The backlit LCD makes it easy to read — reviewers consistently praise the display clarity and the viewing angle. If you're switching between recipes that use grams and kilograms, just tap the unit button to toggle. The display is angled upward so you can read it even when a big bowl is sitting on the platform.

The scale supports multiple measurement units that you cycle through with the unit button — grams, ounces, pounds, kilograms, and more. Reviewers find this helpful for following international recipes that might call for ounces instead of grams, or for switching between baking (grams) and meal prep (ounces) without doing mental math. The display clearly shows which unit is active so there's no confusion.

Reviewers specifically mention using this scale for portion control and meal prep. The process is simple: look up your food's calories per gram (most nutrition labels list this or you can use an app like MyFitnessPal), then weigh your portion. The tare function is your best friend here — put your plate on the scale, tare it, and add each food item one at a time, pressing tare between items. The 5kg capacity means you can weigh a full plate of food without maxing out. For meal prep, weigh your total batch, divide by the number of portions, and weigh each container. The large platform easily accommodates meal prep containers.

Yes, and reviewers actually do. People use it for soap making, DIY skincare products, candle making, and other craft projects where gram-level precision matters. The 5kg capacity handles large batches, and the 0.5g practical precision is accurate enough for most crafting recipes. The percentage function can be useful here too — if your recipe calls for ingredients as percentages of total oil weight, for example. Just be aware the scale isn't waterproof, so be careful with liquid ingredients and wipe up spills immediately.

Very much so. Reviewers describe it as easy to use right out of the box. The display shows large, clear numbers with backlighting, the tare and unit buttons are straightforward, and the included accessories (measuring tray, cup, and calibration weight) mean you don't need to buy anything extra to get started. The triple power system is also beginner-friendly — you won't fumble with battery compartments mid-recipe because the rechargeable battery lasts months. If you've never used a kitchen scale before, the learning curve here is essentially zero.

Yes — with a 5kg (11 lb) capacity and the large platform, it handles letters and small packages easily. Reviewers mention using it for exactly this purpose. Switch to ounces or pounds mode for postal weights. Just remember that 5kg is the max, so anything heavier than about 11 pounds is out of range. For regular letters and small parcels, it's a handy dual-purpose tool that saves you a trip to the post office just to check weight.

Reviewers report the rechargeable battery holds its charge for months between uses, which is impressive. This means you can charge it up, toss it in a drawer, and it'll be ready when you need it weeks later. If the rechargeable battery does die mid-use, you can pop in AAA batteries as backup or just plug it in via USB. The long battery life combined with the backup options means battery anxiety is basically a non-issue with this scale.

Skip this one if you need true 0.1g precision — for things like pharmaceutical work, specialty supplements, or gem weighing where fractions of a gram matter. Despite the marketing, its reliable accuracy starts around 0.5g and is best above 20g. Also not ideal if you work in a wet environment (it's not waterproof), need instant readings for fast-paced work (it takes about 3 seconds to stabilize), or require certified professional-grade accuracy. For those uses, look at dedicated precision scales or lab balances.

The key factors are capacity, precision, platform size, and power. The BOMATA handles up to 5kg (11 lbs) with 0.1g display resolution, which covers most kitchen tasks from measuring spices to weighing a full bowl of dough. Its 7x7 inch platform is notably larger than most kitchen scales, so big bowls don't block the display — something reviewers specifically appreciate. For power, this one gives you three options (rechargeable battery, AAA batteries, or USB plug-in), which means you're never stuck without a working scale. If you need true 0.1g precision for things like specialty coffee or supplements, know that this scale is reliably accurate to about 0.5g.

For absolute precision at tiny weights, lab-grade analytical balances win — but they cost hundreds. For kitchen use, a good digital scale with calibration capability is your best bet. The BOMATA is accurate to about ±0.2g up to 200g and ±0.3g up to 5kg, which puts it in solid territory for a kitchen scale. The key advantage is the included calibration weight and recalibration function — many kitchen scales in this price range don't offer that, and accuracy drifts over time without it. Just be realistic: if you need true 0.1g precision for micro-measurements, you'll want a dedicated precision scale with a smaller capacity.

Professional bakers typically use scales with at least 0.1g resolution and a large weighing platform to accommodate big mixing bowls. The BOMATA checks both boxes — it has a generous 7x7 inch stainless steel platform and displays down to 0.1g. It also offers a percentage function that's genuinely useful for baker's percentages (calculating ingredient ratios relative to flour weight). That said, if you need certified accuracy for a commercial operation, this is more of a serious home baker's scale than a lab-grade instrument. For home bread making and pastry work, reviewers find it excellent.

Accuracy in your typical weighing range matters most. If you're mainly baking and cooking (20g to 5kg), the BOMATA performs well. Platform size is often overlooked — a cramped platform means your bowl blocks the display, so the BOMATA's 7x7 inch surface is a real advantage. Readability matters too; the backlit LCD on this one gets strong marks from reviewers. And consider power options: the BOMATA's triple power system (rechargeable, AAA backup, USB direct) means the battery situation won't catch you mid-recipe. One thing to watch for with any scale: check whether the advertised precision matches the actual specs in the manual.

A food scale is one of the most effective tools for weight management because it removes the guesswork from portions. With the BOMATA, you'd weigh everything you eat in grams, then log it in a calorie tracking app. Reviewers specifically call out using this scale for portion control and weight loss. The large 7x7 inch platform is particularly helpful here — it fits dinner plates and meal prep containers without the food hanging over the edge. The tare function lets you zero out your plate weight so you only count the food. Start by weighing foods you eat regularly to learn what proper portions actually look like.

Here's how to use the BOMATA specifically: (1) Place it on a flat, hard surface — not on a cutting board or tablecloth. (2) Press the power button and wait for the display to show 0.0g. (3) If you're using a bowl, place it on the platform and press the tare button to reset to zero. (4) Add your ingredient and wait about 3 seconds for the reading to stabilize. (5) To add another ingredient to the same bowl, press tare again and add the next item. (6) Use the unit button to switch between grams, ounces, pounds, or other units as needed. The display is angled and backlit, so it's easy to read even with a large bowl on the platform.