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I'm looking to upgrade my cheap wal mart scale to weigh grains since I'll probably be buying bulk sacks of at least 2-row.

Also the scale that I currently use loses the correct tare weight when I'm weighing my hops. I usually compensate for it but it's a pain in the A anyway.

What is a good option for small things like hops and larger grain bills at the same time?
 
Both of those look like great options.

Which is more accurate for weighing 1/4 ounce of hops? I brew that centennial blonde quite a bit.
 
I think the ultraship 35 is very accurate but I don't have anything to compare it to. I weigh 20 lb sacks of green coffee on it and it senses a few beans have been removed... If you go for this one find it bundled with the AC adapter
 
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Both of those look like great options.

Which is more accurate for weighing 1/4 ounce of hops? I brew that centennial blonde quite a bit.

The Escali's resolution is in tenths of an ounce, so it won't give you a precise measurement for such small weights. For weighing hops and water salts, I bought this little scale on Amazon. Up to 100g in .01g increments. Pretty good for under $10.

Edit: You could use the Escali in grams mode, as it has 1g resolution. Then convert back to oz. That would be reasonably good for hops weighing. For instance, 1/4 oz. would be approx. 7 grams.
 
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I ended up ordering the Escali and the 100 grammer. I finally got around to picking up that 55lb sac of 2-row so I just ordered the Escali the other day.

So far that 100grammer works awesome for hops. I wish I would've ordered that long ago.
 
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