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Kitchen scale up to 5 kg with 0.1 g resolution, wagPRO-K5B

GTIN: 5907614667290 · SKU: wagPRO-K5B

Table of contents​

Specifications​

  • Material: ABS
  • Maximum load: 5 kg
  • Measurement accuracy: 0.1 g
  • Legal-for-trade verification: no
  • Display: 0.6" LCD
  • Additional functions: tare, unit switching, automatic switch-off, low battery indicator
  • Available weighing units: g, oz, ml, ct, kg
  • Power supply: 2 × 1.5 V AAA battery
  • Operating temperature: 0–40 °C
  • Storage temperature: −20 to 60 °C
  • Operating humidity: 0 to 95%
  • Storage humidity: 0 to 95%
  • Device dimensions: 21 × 14.5 × 2 cm
  • Package dimensions: 21.5 × 17.5 × 3.5 cm
  • Device weight: 370 g
  • Weight with packaging: 460 g

Kit contents​

  • Kitchen scale
  • 2 × AAA battery
  • User manual

Control panel​

wagPRO-K5B panel: the UNIT button, the LCD display and the power and tare button
  1. UNIT — switches the weighing unit.
  2. LCD display — shows the weight and the active unit. Printed underneath is the range of the scale: MAX: 5000g d=0.1g.
  3. ⏻ / T — switches the scale on and off, and tares it.

The scale has two buttons, one on each side of the display.

Before first use​

Fit the two AAA batteries supplied with the scale into the compartment on the underside. The low battery indicator on the display tells you when they need replacing.

Using the scale​

Switching on and weighing​

  1. Put the scale on a hard, level surface — this is what precision at 0.1 g depends on.
  2. Press ⏻ / T. The scale zeroes itself within about 3 seconds.
  3. Place what you are weighing on the platform and read the weight off the display.

Taring​

Taring lets you weigh ingredients without the weight of the bowl or container:

  1. Put the empty container on the platform and wait for the reading to settle.
  2. Press ⏻ / T. The display returns to zero and the weight of the container is subtracted.
  3. Add the ingredient — the display now shows its net weight.

You can tare several times in a row to weigh a number of ingredients into the same bowl.

Switching the unit​

Press UNIT to move through the available units: grams (g), ounces (oz), millilitres (ml), carats (ct) and kilograms (kg). The active unit is shown next to the reading.

The millilitre reading assumes the density of water, so it is accurate for water and for liquids close to it, such as milk.

Overload​

If you load more than 5 kg, the display shows EEEE. Take the load off immediately — leaving it there strains the weighing mechanism.

Automatic switch-off​

The scale switches itself off after a period without use, which saves the batteries. Press ⏻ / T to switch it back on.

Safety and care​

  • Put the scale on a hard, level surface. This gives you both the best accuracy and repeatable readings.
  • Wipe the scale with a damp cloth and do not let water get inside it.
  • Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaning agents.
  • Never soak the scale — water will damage the electronics.
  • Do not store the scale standing on its edge; that keeps a button pressed and drains the batteries.
  • Take the batteries out if you will not be using the scale for a longer period.
  • Handle the scale with care. It is a precision instrument.

Frequently asked questions​

How precise is the wagPRO-K5B?
The wagPRO-K5B has a resolution of 0.1 g and a maximum capacity of 5 kg. This level of precision is well suited for kitchen use — from portioning coffee grounds to weighing flour and vegetables.
How does the taring function work?
Place your bowl or container on the scale and press the tare button. The display resets to zero, so only the net weight of the ingredients you add afterwards is shown. You can tare multiple times in a row to weigh several components into the same bowl.
Which measurement units does the wagPRO-K5B support?
The scale supports five units: grams (g), ounces (oz), millilitres (ml), carats (ct), and kilograms (kg). You can switch between them with a single button press during weighing.
How many buttons does the scale have and what do they do?
Two. UNIT on the left of the display changes the weighing unit, and the ⏻ / T button on the right switches the scale on and off and tares it.
The display shows EEEE — what does that mean?
The scale is overloaded: what is on the platform weighs more than 5 kg. Remove it straight away, because leaving an excessive load on the platform strains the weighing mechanism.
What batteries does the scale take?
Two 1.5 V AAA batteries, supplied with the scale. A low battery indicator appears on the display when they are running down.
Can I weigh liquids in millilitres?
Yes. The ml mode converts weight to volume assuming the density of water, so it is accurate for water and for liquids of similar density, such as milk. For oil or honey the ml reading will differ from the actual volume — weigh those in grams.
Why is the reading unstable or does it differ between weighings?
Almost always because of the surface. Put the scale on a hard, level worktop — not on a tablecloth, a mat or an uneven surface — and wait for the reading to settle before you read it.

Files to download​

The manual and the datasheet in PDF, in case you need an offline copy. Everything they contain is also on this page.