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Nisbets Essentials Electronic Scale 5kg Battery-Powered

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£16.49(£19.79 inc VAT)

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This is a compact, battery-powered electronic scale from the Nisbets Essentials range, designed for portion control and recipe preparation in commercial kitchen environments. It reads weights up to 5kg on a stainless steel platform and displays readings on a digital screen.

For day-to-day prep work — weighing out dry ingredients, portioning proteins, or batching sauces — this scale handles the tasks that most kitchen teams perform dozens of times per shift. It is not intended for high-precision laboratory or retail use, and it is worth noting that these scales are not government stamped, which means they are not suitable for use as retail trade scales where legal-for-trade certification is required.

The practical advantages for a working kitchen are straightforward:

  • Battery-powered operation removes the need for a mains socket at the prep station
  • Lightweight and compact enough to move between workstations easily
  • Stainless steel weighing plate wipes down quickly between uses
  • Clear digital display readable at a glance during busy prep periods
  • Low footprint suits crowded prep benches where space is limited

There are no installation requirements — the scale sits on any flat surface and runs on batteries. It is well suited to smaller operations, satellite kitchens, or as a secondary scale at a prep station. For kitchens needing higher capacity or legal-for-trade certification, other options in the range are worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this scale is the right fit for your workflow, the team is happy to point you in the right direction before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Are these scales suitable for use as retail or trade scales at a market stall or food counter?

No. These scales are not government stamped and do not carry legal-for-trade certification, so they cannot legally be used for retail transactions where the weight determines the price charged to a customer. They are intended for back-of-house preparation and portioning use only.

What type of batteries do these scales use, and how long do they typically last?

Battery type is not specified in the manufacturer data for this model, so we would recommend confirming this with our team before ordering if battery availability is a consideration for your site. In general, low-capacity prep scales of this type are economical on battery consumption during normal kitchen use.

Is a 5kg capacity sufficient for most commercial kitchen prep tasks?

For the majority of portioning and recipe prep work — weighing flour, sugar, proteins, or sauces in moderate quantities — a 5kg limit is practical. Where your kitchen regularly batches larger volumes in a single weigh, a higher-capacity scale is likely to be more suitable and worth considering alongside this model.
Nisbets Essentials Electronic Scale 5kg Battery-Powered

£16.49(£19.79 inc VAT)

£16.49(£19.79 inc VAT)

This is a compact, battery-powered electronic scale from the Nisbets Essentials range, designed for portion control and recipe preparation in commercial kitchen environments. It reads weights up to 5kg on a stainless steel platform and displays readings on a digital screen.

For day-to-day prep work — weighing out dry ingredients, portioning proteins, or batching sauces — this scale handles the tasks that most kitchen teams perform dozens of times per shift. It is not intended for high-precision laboratory or retail use, and it is worth noting that these scales are not government stamped, which means they are not suitable for use as retail trade scales where legal-for-trade certification is required.

The practical advantages for a working kitchen are straightforward:

  • Battery-powered operation removes the need for a mains socket at the prep station
  • Lightweight and compact enough to move between workstations easily
  • Stainless steel weighing plate wipes down quickly between uses
  • Clear digital display readable at a glance during busy prep periods
  • Low footprint suits crowded prep benches where space is limited

There are no installation requirements — the scale sits on any flat surface and runs on batteries. It is well suited to smaller operations, satellite kitchens, or as a secondary scale at a prep station. For kitchens needing higher capacity or legal-for-trade certification, other options in the range are worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this scale is the right fit for your workflow, the team is happy to point you in the right direction before you order.