Coffee Scales

Achieve precision in every pour with our coffee scales. Featuring built-in timers, these scales allow you to measure both your coffee and espresso ratios for consistent, professional results every time.

Perfect for dialing in your espresso or perfecting pour-over, our scales offer sleek finishes and easy-to-read displays. Elevate your coffee experience with the right balance and control, every step of the way.

Blog: Dialing In Espresso? Coffee Scales are the Answer!

Consistency is everything in espresso, and a dedicated set of coffee scales makes that consistency achievable.

While basic kitchen scales can measure dose and yield to the same decimal point, the real advantage of proper barista scales is the built-in timer. Being able to weigh and time your shot in one seamless motion makes it far easier to dial in, repeat recipes, and improve your extractions over time.

At Hypergrind, our curated range of coffee scales Australian home baristas love is designed for simplicity, speed, and accuracy.

Whether you're weighing beans before grinding or timing your espresso as it pours, a reliable coffee scale quickly becomes one of the most-used tools in your coffee routine.

Why Choosing the Right Coffee Scale Matters

A good espresso comes down to two numbers:

  • Dose (grams of coffee in)
  • Yield (grams of espresso out)

Time is just as important. A scale with an integrated timer lets you track your extraction from start to finish without juggling multiple devices or relying on the machine’s internal timer, which is not always precise.

That’s where proper coffee scales make a meaningful difference:

  • Built-in shot timer for accurate, repeatable extractions
  • Fast response time so your yield matches the actual flow
  • 0.1g precision sensors for fine adjustments
  • Compact footprint to fit under cups or inside Breville drip trays
  • Easy-clean, durable surfaces for daily use

Pair your scale with tools like our bottomless portafilters and WDT tools to diagnose channeling and improve puck prep.

Designed for the Home Barista Workflow

Whether you’re using a Breville Bambino, Barista Express, or a 58mm prosumer machine, the right coffee scale brings consistency to your dialing-in process.

A kitchen scale can get you part of the way there, but a barista-specific scale streamlines the workflow. Weigh your dose, pull your shot, and time the extraction, all on the same device.

For anyone serious about improving their espresso, a coffee scale with a timer is one of the simplest upgrades for better results.

FAQs

Why use coffee scales?

Coffee scales help you measure dose, yield, and time, the three variables that determine how your espresso tastes. The built-in timer makes it easy to reproduce your best shots consistently.

Are coffee scales worth it?

Yes! Even though kitchen scales can weigh accurately, coffee scales with
timers make espresso far easier to dial in and repeat. They streamline workflow
and offer faster response times during extraction



How accurate does a coffee scale need to be?

0.1g accuracy is recommended for espresso, allowing you to fine-tune your dose and keep extractions consistent.

What should I look for in a coffee scale?

A built-in timer is the biggest advantage. Also look for quick response times, 0.1g precision, a compact size for fitting under cups, and durable materials suited for daily use.

What is the 15-15-15 coffee rule?

It suggests coffee is best within 15 months of harvest, 15 days of roasting, and 15 minutes of grinding.

What’s the difference between a kitchen scale and a coffee scale?

Kitchen scales can weigh accurately, but coffee scales offer faster response times and a built-in timer, essential for timing your espresso shots properly.