Rank #3 in Best Kitchen Scales 2026: 10 Digital Food Scales Ranked
Salter Arc Digital Kitchen Scale, 3kg, Add & Weigh, Gloss Black
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Salter Arc is the smaller of the two Salter scales here and the cheaper of them, and the listing is clear about the compromise: a 3 kilogram capacity rather than 5, with the same add and weigh function and a gloss black finish.
Three kilograms is still ample for everyday cooking, but it rules the scale out for large batches of dough or for weighing a full stockpot, which is where a 5 kilogram scale earns its keep. If you bake in quantity, that difference is the one to weigh. At the time of collection it carried 23,119 ratings at 4.5 stars. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 23,119 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, Precision Balanced, Tare Function |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 3 Kilograms |
| Form Factor | Mini |
| Readout Accuracy | 1 gram |
| Weigh Scale Type | Counter Scale |
| Measurement Type | grams |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Plastic |
| Item Weight | 310 g |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years |
| Item Highlight | Slim ABS platform, large LCD display, grams/lb/oz units, weighs in bowl or on platform, battery included, wipe-clean surface |
| Brand | Salter |
| Recommended Uses For Product | cooking, baking |
| Manufacturer | Salter |
| Product Warranty | 15 Year |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| UPC | 705235896779 637262372868 702382853136 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05010777124064 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“They work well, consistent if fitted with good quality batteries....”
Verified purchase“I am happy with this scale. It seems to work brilliantly, simple to use and no issues so far. Nice design and seems sturdy.”
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 #2
Salter 1036 Digital Kitchen Scale, 5kg, Stainless Steel Disc, Add & Weigh
£15.00
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?
3 kilograms.
Does it have add and weigh?
Yes, the title names add and weigh.
How does it differ from the Salter 1036?
Smaller capacity, 3kg against 5kg.
What is the finish?
Gloss black, as listed.
How many ratings does it have?
23,119 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars.
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