Inexpensive Gram Scale

[tagz]

Anyone have an inexpensive gram scale they are happy with? There are a bunch on Amazon but mixed reviews. Thanks!

 

[NervousDad]

Anvil makes one for $19 that is very accurate and reliable. I have that $9 jewlers scale from Amazon and that works well, but it's not built as well as the anvil scale.


Anvil also has a bigger surface area and comes with tray/case that you can use to weigh your additions.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012LOQUQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

For calibration you can use a Nickel it is exactly 5g

 

[poptarts]

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[Aristotelian]

I have this one. $11 on Amazon. Accurate to the gram.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V5IM5PY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[FirstAidBrewing]

I have this one. It's great:

http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-0-01g-Digital-Scale/dp/B0012LOQUQ/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456518445&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=hundreth+gram+scale

 

[Iceman2197]

I have been using this for a few years now and very happy. you do have to buy the calibrating weight separately, for both was about $20

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AWS-Digital...093768?hash=item25764612c8:g:3k0AAOSwECZUoEiS

 

[brew_darrymore]

For mineral additions and water chemistry adjustments, I use the following digital scale. A little over $9! Very happy with it, measures to 0.01 grams, which is what I needed for measuring salts.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012LOQUQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[imasickboy]

I have this one, and am happy with it. $8.95

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SC3LLS/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

If you want the 500g calibration weight, this one is $8.49

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SSK3YNO/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[kev211]

I have this one fore $8.50. Love the thing. Easy to use, and the little case/tray to measure in is nice too

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012N1NAA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

 

[CUrchin]

I have this one, and am happy with it. $8.95

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SC3LLS/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

If you want the 500g calibration weight, this one is $8.49

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SSK3YNO/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I also have this scale and it works very well. I haven't had any calibration issues whatsoever.

 

[Toejam792]

I have this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/271968187888?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT it works good only off .03g with my 100g weight. I'd calibrate but I need another 100g weight. How can you beat sub $4, just have to wait a month to get here from china.

 

[rnm410]

Anvil makes one for $19 that is very accurate and reliable. I have that $9 jewlers scale from Amazon and that works well, but it's not built as well as the anvil scale.


Anvil also has a bigger surface area and comes with tray/case that you can use to weigh your additions.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012LOQUQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

For calibration you can use a Nickel it is exactly 5g

I second this. Have bought two of these, they read spot on to coin weights <+/-1%

 

[Yesfan]

Bump.


Anyone have opinions on Anvil's larger scales, like this one? (link)

No reviews, but seems alright for weighing out my grains. For those who have it, how accurate is it measuring hop additions? I've been looking at it or the Ultraship from Morebeer, but that one requires you to buy the power cord and batteries separate. Plus, AiH has a points system so that might even up the prices.

 

[mongoose33]

I have this one from MoreBeer:

https://www.morebeer.com/products/electronic-grain-scale-55-lbs.html?site_id=7

It has 55# capacity, I'd buy it again in a second.

I also have a couple scales that measure in grains (7000 grains in a pound), can convert to grams.

I have check weights for validating my small scales; I may go see if the above scale can handle small gram measurements as well.

EDITED to ADD: I weighed up a small screw that weighed 2.18 grams, and a brass casing at 5.19 grams. The Morebeer scale read them as 2 grams and 6 grams which, considering the capacity is 55 pounds, is pretty good. I'd say it's good to +- 1 gram at low weights.

 

[Yesfan]

I have this one from MoreBeer:

https://www.morebeer.com/products/electronic-grain-scale-55-lbs.html?site_id=7

It has 55# capacity, I'd buy it again in a second.

I also have a couple scales that measure in grains (7000 grains in a pound), can convert to grams.

I have check weights for validating my small scales; I may go see if the above scale can handle small gram measurements as well.

That's the one I'm comparing to the Anvil. Having to buy the power cord closes the gap, but the More Beer one is still cheaper.

Found the 75lb version cheaper than the 55lb on Amazon. Do you know if the power cords are the same between the two? Which one did you have to get?

 

[Yesfan]

I have this one from MoreBeer:

https://www.morebeer.com/products/electronic-grain-scale-55-lbs.html?site_id=7

It has 55# capacity, I'd buy it again in a second.

I also have a couple scales that measure in grains (7000 grains in a pound), can convert to grams.

I have check weights for validating my small scales; I may go see if the above scale can handle small gram measurements as well.

EDITED to ADD: I weighed up a small screw that weighed 2.18 grams, and a brass casing at 5.19 grams. The Morebeer scale read them as 2 grams and 6 grams which, considering the capacity is 55 pounds, is pretty good. I'd say it's good to +- 1 gram at low weights.

Thanks Mongoose. I think I'll get the Ultraship. I'm going to get the 75lb version as it's cheaper than the 55lbs on Amazon. Went ahead and added the power cord. Thanks again Mongoose!