do i have to callibrate it with a certain size weight before use? also will this work like a pocket scale for specific amounts of coffee?
1256983
You don't have to calibrate. It only measures in grams. I use it to measure coffee by taring it with the empty container from my grinder and then adding however many beans I want (for me, usually 17 grams) and then run the measured beans through the grinder. I also put my chemex on this to measure how much water I'm adding.
1256984
There is no need to calibrate the scale before use. I use the scale to weigh out coffee for my morning brew. The measurement readings change with increases in weight. From 0-200g you're able to measure to the nearest hundredth of a gram (0.01g). From 201-500g your able to measure to the nearest tenth of a gram (0.1g)From 501 - 2000g you're able to measure to the nearest gram (1g)Hope this helps.
847744
Most all scales of this size are the same in their basic features. It really depends on what you are weighing. I use mine to weigh out gold that I have prospected and it gets right most all the time.
420173
Yes, when I put my stainless steel bowl on it to hold items. It is very easy though, just push the button, it calibrates. It is a nice, small kitchen scale. I have enjoyed mine, keep it in a pot holder that has a pocket, in a drawer in the kitchen.
788667
You are wise to measure by weight!. The best starting ratio of water to coffee is 15:1, then you can experiment to your own taste (and to the coarseness of your coffee grind). Any digital kitchen scale will work fine, but it's very helpful to have one that adjusts to tare so that you are weighing only the water or the coffee and not the container as well.
794062
No, It only measures by the cup. You can adjust the amount the cup will dispense with a knob so I think you could calibrate, with a scale, the amount that is dispensed by weight. I bought this machine because it is excellent in it's consistency of the grind and the and the amount it dispenses.
602046
For what it's worth, I don't depend on the timer to decide how much grounds to dispense. If you want to ensure a consistent cup of coffee every day, I would recommend figuring out how much coffee by weight you need to make an ideal-tasting pot of coffee and then measuring out that amount of beans on a kitchen scale. That way you merely set the timer to run long enough to empty out the hopper.HTH.
1180405
ABSOLUTELY!!! Why not? If you use it for postage predominantly and want to keep it immaculately clean, then don't. However, the tare feature means you can weigh a bowl or container, set the weight to zero, then measure by weight. Last night I took a glass bowl, measured out 12oz of chocolate chips from a Warehouse-Store sized bag, melted them in the microwave with butter and made much LESS of a mess by eliminating the need to wash extra bowls and measuring cups. Its great for European recipes as well. Oh, and it's pretty handy for postage too!
1794601
This morning I stepped on it and it told me my weight. (down six pounds) I understand your confusion, some scales do require a "tap" This one does not. I will check tomorrow to be sure.
574833
This scale does not do oucnes until it's over a pound. I returned mine due to that fact because I needed the scale to be more for oucnes than just pounds.
840552
Yes, it will work. I just tested it on some small kitchen items like spoons/measuring cups and I am able to get a reading as small as 0.1 pounds
893362
Thanks for your thoughtful reply, however I already own a set of scales (have had for years) which measure in fluid ounces and was seeking to replace it as the buttons have become worn. It is the Salter 3003 Aquatronic Glass Electronic Kitchen Scale. I decided in the end to replace like with like. I understand what you are saying about weight / volume, but this scale seems to be able to do it at least good enough for cooking purposes, though I couldn't vouch for their accuracy. Thanks again though.
173500
not sure you would get a full 2 tablespoons in to the holder. It would be close Likely depends on the grind of coffee used. I use pre-ground gevalia and that will work
1982337
I usually do a table spoon and a half. The great thing about this coffee maker is that there is probably room for about 5 tablespoons of coffee if you liked it super strong!
1973924
Yes it will. You can set the units of measurement by ounces, mL, pounds, fluid ounces or grams with one touch of a button.
89225
you set the cup size of coffee you want and the strength of the coffee from weak to bold I think theres about 5 cup sizes and 7 strengths of coffee you can set it set by how much coffee you want and how strong you want it. you just have to adjust to your taste ok if you make a carafe of coffee it uses all the water in the coffee maker but you can still set the strength of the coffee
334572
It can be used for anything that you would weigh by the 100th of an ounce up to 11lbs. Not sure what pour over coffee is. If it is like a French press, yes to you could weigh grounds in press after zeroing the scale and then pour your water over it.
467991
Yes, I weigh alot and have had this little scale for quite awhile. Use a cup or bowl and tare it out. Works great!