In-depth review
OXO 11-Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale Review (2026)
In-depth review of the OXO 11-pound food scale: pull-out display, stainless steel platform, and whether it is still the best all-round kitchen scale.
OXO 11-Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display, Black
The display that never hides: pull it out from under the bowl and read the weight in plain sight.
Our verdict
The OXO 11-pound scale is the best all-round kitchen scale, because it solves the one problem every flat scale shares: a bowl hiding the display. The pull-out readout, removable steel platform, and large backlit digits make it the easiest scale to live with daily, and its capacity covers nearly all home cooking and baking. It is not the smallest or the cheapest scale here, but it is the one most kitchens will reach for most often.
What we like
- The pull-out display is the defining feature: it slides away from the base so a large mixing bowl or plate no longer shadows the readout, which is the most common frustration with flat scales.
- The stainless steel platform is smudge resistant and lifts off for cleaning, so sticky dough and spilled flour wipe away rather than working into seams.
- The large, backlit digits stay readable in a dim kitchen, and the zero function lets you tare a bowl and then add ingredients one at a time.
What to watch out for
- The pull-out mechanism adds a moving part and a second surface to keep clean, where a simple flat scale has nothing to trap crumbs.
- At this footprint it takes more counter and cupboard space than the compact scales here, so small kitchens should measure before ordering.
- The increment is 1 gram, which suits baking and general cooking but not precision work with very small quantities of yeast or spices.
Who it is for
Everyday cooks and bakers who use large bowls and want a display that stays readable whatever sits on the platform.
The pull-out display changes daily use
Most scales put the display directly behind the platform, so a mixing bowl, a dinner plate, or a chopping board shadows it exactly when you need to read it. The OXO display slides forward from the base, clear of the bowl, so the weight stays visible while you pour, scoop, and stir. It is a simple mechanical answer to a problem that other scales address with raised platforms or larger surfaces, and in practice it works with bowls of every size, not just the ones that happen to fit the platform.
Cleaning and capacity
The stainless steel platform lifts off, so dough, flour, and spills can be wiped away without working around buttons or seams, and the steel surface resists staining from strongly coloured ingredients. The 11-pound capacity handles loaf doughs, cake batters, and bulk portions in a single weighing, and the zero function lets you tare a bowl and then add ingredients one after another, watching the total build.
How it stacks up
Against the Escali Primo, the OXO wins on display visibility with very large bowls and on its backlit readout, while the Escali wins on simplicity and on price for bakers who use modest bowls. Against the My Weigh KD-8000, the OXO wins on everyday convenience and looks, while the My Weigh wins on capacity and on recipe scaling. Against the Ozeri Pronto, the OXO wins on readability and build, while the Ozeri wins on fine increments for very small quantities and on compact storage.
What owners report
Commonly praised
- The pull-out display stays readable under large bowls that would hide a flat readout
- The steel platform lifts off and wipes clean after sticky baking sessions
- The large backlit digits are easy to read even in a dim corner of the kitchen
Common complaints
- The sliding display section adds a seam that collects crumbs and needs wiping
- The overall footprint takes up more cupboard space than a compact scale
- The pull-out mechanism feels like an extra moving part to look after over time
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
Key specifications
- Capacity
- 11 lb (5 kg)
- Increments
- 1 g
- Display
- Pull-out, backlit, with large digits
- Platform
- Stainless steel, removable for cleaning
- Units
- Ounces, pounds, grams, kilograms
Also consider
Escali Primo Digital Food Scale, Chrome
The baker's favourite for a reason: two buttons, a raised platform, and nothing to learn.
- Capacity: 11 lb (5,000 g)
- Increments: 1 g / 0.05 oz
OXO 5 lb Food Scale with Pull-Out Display, White
The pull-out display idea, sized for small batches and small kitchens.
- Capacity: 5 lb
- Display: Pull-out display
Research-based assessment. ThePickLedger has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Does the pull-out display feel flimsy?
No, it is a short, guided slide built into the base, not a loose tray. It moves only when pulled, stays put during weighing, and pushes back flush for storage, so it adds convenience without adding wobble.
Can I weigh liquids on the OXO scale?
Yes, by taring a jug or bowl first and then pouring, using the millilitre or gram unit as suits the recipe. Weighing liquids avoids the meniscus errors of measuring jugs and is more consistent for batters and doughs.
Is the platform dishwasher safe?
The platform lifts off for hand cleaning, which is the safer route for a scale part. A quick wipe with a damp cloth after use keeps the steel surface clean, and removing the platform lets you clean around its edges properly.