Rank #2 in Best Kitchen Scales 2026: 10 Digital Food Scales Ranked
Salter 1036 Digital Kitchen Scale, 5kg, Stainless Steel Disc, Add & Weigh
- Rating
- 4.5
- Ratings
- 31,005
- Rank
- #2
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Salter is the established British kitchen-scale name and the 1036 is its stainless steel disc model. The listing describes a 5 kilogram capacity with an add and weigh function, which lets you reset to zero between ingredients rather than juggling bowls.
The stainless disc is the practical difference from the glass-platform scales around it: it is the surface you can wipe down without worrying about a dropped tin, and it does not show flour dust the way glass does. At 15 pounds it costs more than the cheapest glass scales here. At the time of collection it carried 31,005 ratings at 4.5 stars. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 31,005 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Special Features | Auto Shut Off, Backlit Display, Calorie Consumption, High Weight Capacity, Lightweight, Non Slip Platform, Portable, Tare Function |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 5 Kilograms |
| Form Factor | Slim |
| Readout Accuracy | +/- 1g/1oz |
| Weigh Scale Type | Counter Scale |
| Battery Type | CR2032 |
| Measurement Type | ml, fl. oz |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Item Weight | 510 g |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years |
| Brand | Salter |
| Recommended Uses For Product | cooking and baking |
| Manufacturer | Ultimate Products Ltd |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05053086329232, 05055595256658 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Included Components | 1 x Disc Digital Scale, 1 x CR2032 Battery |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Kitchen Scales 2026: 10 Digital Food Scales Ranked.
Rank #1
ACCUWEIGHT 201 Digital Kitchen Scales, 5kg/1g, Tempered Glass
£7.98
Rank #3
Salter Arc Digital Kitchen Scale, 3kg, Add & Weigh, Gloss Black
£10.00
Rank #4
Vitafit Digital Kitchen Scales 15kg/1g, Large LED Display
£9.99
Rank #5
OXO Good Grips 5kg Stainless Steel Food Scale, Pull-Out Display
£55.00
Questions people ask
What capacity is listed?
5 kilograms.
What is the platform?
A stainless steel disc, as listed.
What does add and weigh mean?
It lets you zero the scale between ingredients in the same bowl.
What brand is it?
Salter, per the listing.
How many ratings does it have?
31,005 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars.
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