Precision matters in coffee brewing. A difference of just a few grams can shift extraction from balanced to bitter, or leave you with a weak, under-extracted cup. This scale measures in 1-gram increments up to 11 pounds, giving you the accuracy needed to dial in your pour over ratios consistently. The tare function is particularly useful for coffee work—zero out your brewer or server, add grounds, zero again, then track your water weight as you pour. It's the simplest way to maintain your target brew ratio without mental math at 6am. The two-button operation keeps things straightforward, and the sealed control panel means accidental spills won't ruin the scale (an inevitability in any active kitchen). It measures in grams, ounces, and pounds, switching between units with a single button press. After four minutes of inactivity, it shuts off automatically to preserve battery life.