Portability Small, lightweight, and often designed with a protective flip-cover that doubles as a weighing tray. Accuracy (Readability) Ranges from 0.1g (good for coffee/food) down to 0.01g or even 0.001g (essential for jewelry/gemstones) Capacity Low, typically maxing out between 100 grams and 500 grams (though some can go up to 1,000g or more) Units Usually supports multiple units, including grams ( g) ounces ( oz) troy ounces ( ozt) carats ( ct) and pennyweights ( dwt) Functions Includes essential features like Tare (to subtract the weight of a container) and a backlit LCD display.
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