CYBERGIANT 13lb/0.1g Precision Digital Food Scale with Stainless Steel Platform & LCD Display Review (2026)

A scale sized for full soap batches, not just additives

Soap making asks a lot of a kitchen scale: you need enough capacity to weigh a full batch of base oils in one container, and enough precision to measure fragrance oil, colorant or lye accurately down to a gram or less. This CYBERGIANT scale covers both ends at once, with a stated capacity of up to 13 lb (about 6 kg) and 0.1g precision on the display. That combination means you can weigh your full oil blend for a mid-size batch directly on the platform, then switch to weighing lye or fragrance without needing a second, more precise scale for small quantities. For makers who currently juggle a kitchen scale for oils and a jewelry-style scale for lye, this single unit is built to replace both.

Stainless platform, LCD display and tare function

The scale uses a removable stainless steel weighing platform paired with a backlit LCD display, according to the manufacturer's own product listing. The platform is designed to detach for cleaning, which matters in a soap workshop where oil, lye solution and colorant spills are routine, since a fixed platform with seams or edges would be harder to keep clean over time. It includes a tare function that zeroes out the weight of a mixing bowl or container so the display shows only the ingredient being added, and it switches between grams, ounces, pounds and milliliters. The unit runs on two AAA batteries, which are included, so there is no cord to route around a workbench, though it also means keeping spare batteries on hand for a scale you likely use every session.

Living with it in a soap-making workflow

In daily use, the detachable stainless platform is the standout convenience: lift it off, rinse or wipe away oil and lye residue, and reattach rather than trying to clean grooves and buttons built into a fixed scale body. Because it is a battery-powered electronic scale, the LCD and internal electronics should be kept away from direct lye-water splashes and steam, the same precaution that applies to any digital kitchen scale used near caustic solutions. Large mixing bowls or pitchers can partially cover a compact display on any scale this size, so it helps to set the container slightly off-center or check the reading at eye level rather than trying to read the screen straight down through a tall pot.

How it compares with rival soap-making scales

Against Etekcity's 0.1g food scale, which ships with a bowl and offers a similar 11 lb capacity in a stainless design, this CYBERGIANT model edges ahead on raw capacity at 13 lb versus 11 lb, giving a bit more headroom for larger batches. Compared with a compact option like the YONCON 3000g pocket scale, which tops out well under a full oil batch's weight, this CYBERGIANT unit is the more versatile single scale for someone who does not want to own two devices, one for bulk oils and one for small additives. The trade-off against smaller pocket scales is size and portability, since a 13 lb capacity scale takes up more counter space than a mini scale built mainly for jewelry-size portions.

Bottom line for soap makers choosing a scale

This is a strong pick for anyone who wants one scale to handle both a full batch of soap-making oils and small, precise additions of lye or fragrance, thanks to its 13 lb capacity paired with 0.1g precision and an easy-clean stainless platform. It earns our score of 9.2 out of 10, the highest among the scales covered here. The main things to plan around are keeping it dry near lye work and having spare AAA batteries on hand, along with positioning larger containers so the display stays visible while weighing.

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