{"product_id":"judge-3kg-traditional-kitchen-scale-white-j401","title":"Judge 3kg Traditional Kitchen Scale - White | J401","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pd{--blue:#003B71;--blue2:#005CB9;--yellow:#FFD200;--soft:#F2F7FC;--light:#F8FAFC;--border:#D8E7F5;--text:#444;--dark:#1A1A1A;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;color:var(--text);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}\n.pd *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.pd .breadcrumb{margin-bottom:10px;color:#687B8C;font-size:13px}\n.pd .hero-border{padding:22px 0 20px;border-top:4px solid var(--blue);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}\n.pd h1{margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--dark);font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,40px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.7px}\n.pd .deck{max-width:880px;margin:0;color:#536474;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55}\n.pd .stats-bar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);margin:20px 0 26px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--soft);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:8px}\n.pd 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.editorial{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}\n@media(max-width:560px){.pd{font-size:14px}.pd .hero-border{padding:17px 0}.pd .ideal-cards,.pd .features-grid,.pd .editorial,.pd .verdict-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pd .editorial-section.wide{grid-column:auto}.pd .verdict-col:first-child{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}.pd .box-contents ul{columns:1}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"breadcrumb\"\u003eKitchen \/ Kitchen Scales \/ Judge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero-border\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJudge 3kg traditional analogue kitchen scale\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"deck\"\u003eA 3kg analogue kitchen scale with no batteries to replace, reading in kilos, grams, pounds and ounces, with a dishwasher-safe bowl for easy cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stats-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax load\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 Yr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Judge J401 is a traditional mechanical scale for anyone who would rather turn a dial than press a button. There is nothing to charge and nothing to switch on: the white dial reads directly in kilos, grams, pounds and ounces, and the scale is ready to weigh the moment the bowl goes on, which suits bakers who want one less thing to think about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout here is simplicity done properly. A zeroing function resets the dial so ingredients can be added and weighed in stages, the bowl lifts off for a full dishwasher wash rather than a wipe, and the 3kg maximum load covers the flour, sugar and vegetables most home cooking calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pull-quote\"\u003eNo batteries, no display, no menus to learn; just an accurate dial scale that is ready the moment the bowl goes on.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional bakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who prefers a dial they can trust at a glance, with no charging or battery swaps to think about, will find this a straightforward, reliable everyday scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite kitchens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished in white rather than steel or chrome, the J401 is built to sit openly on a worktop or shelf rather than be tucked away out of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy clean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dishwasher-safe bowl lifts off the base completely, so sticky mixtures and flour dust can go straight into a normal dishwasher cycle rather than a hand wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3kg maximum load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeighs up to 3kg or 6½lb, enough for the flour, sugar and vegetables that make up most everyday cooking and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual unit dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe analogue dial reads directly in kilos and grams, or pounds, ounces and quarter ounces, without any button presses or settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo batteries required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fully mechanical movement means the scale works straight out of the box, with nothing to charge and nothing to run flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZeroing function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eReset the dial back to zero between ingredients, so several components can be weighed one after another into the same bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher-safe bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bowl lifts off the base and goes straight into the dishwasher, rather than needing a careful hand wash after every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished in white, the scale is designed to sit out on the worktop rather than needing to be stored out of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"editorial-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for people who trust dials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital displays are not for everyone. The J401 keeps things mechanical: turn the dial to zero, add an ingredient, and read the weight directly off the markings in kilos and grams, or pounds and ounces. There is no start-up delay, no low-battery warning and no menu to navigate, which is exactly the appeal for anyone who has used a scale like this for years and sees no reason to change. It is a legitimate way to weigh accurately, not a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"editorial-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt to go straight in the dishwasher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl detaches from the base, which matters more than it sounds. Rather than wiping flour and batter residue out of a fixed bowl by hand, the whole thing can be stacked into a normal dishwasher load and cleaned properly between bakes. Combined with the zeroing function, it means several ingredients can be weighed into the same bowl in sequence, then the bowl itself dealt with in one go rather than washed and dried mid-recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"editorial-section wide\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple, reliable and ready when needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a case for a scale that does one job without fuss. The J401 weighs up to 3kg across metric and imperial units, needs no batteries, and is finished in white so it looks at home left out on a worktop rather than stored in a cupboard. At 520g and roughly 14 x 18 x 22cm, it is light enough to move around but stable enough for one-handed pouring. For a household that bakes regularly, a dishwasher-safe bowl and a dial that needs no explanation cover the basics well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compare-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compare-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKitchen Need\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJudge Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePractical Benefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEveryday baking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3kg mechanical dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeigh flour, sugar and other ingredients accurately without any setup or calibration.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric or imperial recipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual unit dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRead the weight directly in kilos and grams, or pounds and ounces, on the same dial.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo power sockets nearby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo batteries required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeigh straight away with a fully mechanical movement that never needs charging or new batteries.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-step recipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZeroing function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReset the dial to zero between ingredients so several components go into the same bowl in sequence.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBusy baking days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDishwasher-safe bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift the bowl off the base and wash it in the dishwasher rather than by hand.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorktop kitchens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA scale finished to be left out on the counter rather than hidden away in a cupboard.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compare-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compare-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJudge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJ401\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional analogue scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax load\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 kg \/ 6½ lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBowl only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e520 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"verdict\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-header\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully mechanical dial needs no batteries or charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReads directly in kilos, grams, pounds and ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3kg maximum load suits everyday cooking and baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZeroing function for weighing multiple ingredients in stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowl lifts off and is dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite finish suited to an open worktop or shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a mechanical scale rather than a digital one, so it cannot switch to measuring liquid volume the way some other Judge scales do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dial has no tare-by-weight memory beyond zeroing, so very precise sub-gram measuring is better suited to a digital scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt a 3kg maximum load, it is lighter-duty than Judge's 5kg models, which matters for larger batch baking or bulk ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Judge","offers":[{"title":"Default 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