Weightman Espresso Scale with Timer

For espresso dosing, place your portafilter on the scale, tare it to zero, then add ground coffee until you hit your target dose (typically 18-20g for a double shot). For weighing shot output, slide the scale onto your drip tray under the group head, place your cup, tare, and pull your shot — the Weightman's thin profile and small footprint make it one of the few affordable scales that actually fits under most espresso machines. Reviewers confirm it works with DeLonghi, Rancilio Silvia, Rocket Appartamento, and even fits between the legs of a Cafelat Robot.

It's straightforward: place the scale on your drip tray or counter, power it on, and it automatically tares to zero on startup. Set your cup or portafilter on it, hit tare again to zero out the vessel weight, then dose your beans or pull your shot. Press the timer button when you start extraction so you can track shot time simultaneously. The physical buttons are simple and responsive — no touch-screen finickiness to deal with when your hands are wet or covered in grounds. One thing to note: the timer maxes out at 10 minutes and resets, so it's built for espresso and pour-over timing, not long steep methods.

The scale supports calibration with a 500g calibration weight, so you can verify and correct accuracy yourself. Some users report their units arrived slightly off, so it's worth checking when you first get it. A quick test: weigh a known object (a nickel weighs exactly 5.0g) and see if the reading matches. If it's off, run the calibration process. Most reviewers find the accuracy excellent once calibrated — it can detect the weight change of a single coffee bean, which tells you the 0.1g precision is real.

No, and this is worth flagging if you plan to use it for espresso. The Weightman is not waterproof, so it's vulnerable to espresso spray, drips, and spills. A few reviewers mention needing to keep it wiped down during use. The stainless steel platform is easy to clean, but you'll want to avoid getting water into the electronics. If waterproofing is critical for your setup (messy espresso workflow, outdoor use), you may want to look at the Acaia Lunar or similar sealed scales — though they cost significantly more.

Reviewers specifically confirm compatibility with DeLonghi machines, Rancilio Silvia, Rocket Appartamento, Flair manual espresso makers, and the Cafelat Robot (it fits between the legs). The thin profile is the key — it's designed to slide onto standard drip trays. If your machine has a removable drip tray with at least a couple centimeters of clearance under the group head, the Weightman will very likely fit. It's a good idea to measure your clearance before buying if you have an unusually tight setup.

Yes, with some caveats. Reviewers report that a ceramic V60 plus about 300g of water fits fine on the scale and stays within the weight limit. The built-in timer is handy for tracking your pour phases. However, if you're using a heavier brewer like a Hario Switch #3 or a large Chemex, the combined weight of the vessel plus water can exceed the 1000g capacity. For lighter pour-over setups — plastic V60, Kalita Wave, or Aeropress — it works great. Just keep an eye on total weight.

It's one of the best options for travel coffee. The compact, lightweight design was called out by 15 reviewers as a key strength, and the included protective cover keeps it safe in a bag. It comes with batteries (no need to find a USB charger on the road), and the cover even doubles as a small weighing tray. If you travel with an Aeropress or portable pour-over kit, this scale fits right into that setup. The only downside is that battery power means carrying spare batteries on longer trips, though reviewers note the battery life is quite good.

Very much so. The straightforward physical buttons are easy to figure out without reading a manual, it comes with batteries included so it's ready to use right away, and the automatic tare on startup simplifies the workflow. At this price point, it's a low-risk way to start weighing your coffee — which is genuinely the single biggest improvement most people can make to their home espresso or pour-over. If you decide to upgrade to a premium scale later, the Weightman makes an excellent travel or backup scale.

Absolutely. While it's marketed for coffee, reviewers use it for all kinds of kitchen tasks — measuring spices, portioning ingredients, even as a general food scale for calorie tracking. The 0.1g precision is actually overkill for most cooking, which means you'll get very accurate measurements. The only limitation is the 1000g (2.2 lb) maximum capacity, so it won't work for weighing larger quantities of food. Think of it as a precision supplement to a regular kitchen scale, not a replacement.

Reviewers report good battery life, though exact numbers vary by usage. It runs on standard batteries (not rechargeable), which is actually a plus for travel since you can swap in fresh ones anywhere. The auto-off feature helps conserve power when you forget to turn it off. If you're using it daily for espresso dosing — a couple minutes of use each morning — expect to get several months from a set of batteries.

The big things are precision (0.1g is the sweet spot for coffee), response speed (you don't want readings bouncing around mid-pour), a timer function, and a size that works with your setup. The Weightman nails precision and includes a timer, and reviewers specifically praise its fast, stable readings that don't bounce. Where it compromises is build quality — it's lightweight plastic rather than the premium feel of an Acaia or Timemore. But at roughly half the price of competitor scales, most users find that trade-off very reasonable.

If your Weightman is giving inconsistent readings, a few things could be happening. First, make sure it's on a flat, stable surface — any wobble throws off precision scales. Second, check that you're not near drafts or vibrations (espresso machines generate vibration). Third, your unit may need calibration — the Weightman supports calibration with a 500g weight, and some units benefit from recalibrating out of the box. Reviewers generally praise the Weightman for stable, non-bouncing readings, so if yours is jumping around, calibration is the most likely fix.

The Weightman displays weight on a large backlit LCD screen, and it supports both grams and ounces — you can toggle between them. For coffee work, you'll want grams mode with the 0.1g display. The backlit screen is easy to read even in dim kitchen lighting or when the scale is tucked under an espresso machine on a drip tray. Readings show one decimal place in gram mode (e.g., 18.2g for a typical espresso dose).

Definitely. The 0.1g precision is ideal for measuring loose leaf tea, where getting the right leaf-to-water ratio makes a noticeable difference in flavor. Most tea servings call for 2-5g of leaf, and a standard kitchen scale can't measure that accurately. The compact size also means it doesn't take up much counter space in a tea station. Just keep the 1000g limit in mind if you're weighing a full teapot — the scale is better suited for measuring dry leaf before brewing rather than weighing a loaded vessel.