How do I tare an Etekcity kitchen scale?

Place an empty container on the platform and press the scale's tare or zero control. The display returns to zero so added food is shown without the container's weight. The container still counts toward the maximum load.

Is pressing tare the same as calibrating the scale?

No. Tare subtracts a container or resets the displayed reading. Calibration checks or adjusts the scale against a reference weight using the model's specified procedure. Consult the exact model's manual before attempting calibration.

Can an Etekcity kitchen scale measure liquid volume?

Some models offer milliliter or fluid-ounce modes for water or milk. Those modes convert a weight using an assumed density; they do not directly measure the volume of every liquid.

Etekcity Kitchen Scales: EK6015 vs EK7090

Etekcity sells several different kitchen scales, so a review that says only “Etekcity digital scale” can easily mix up their features. This page compares two named models using the company's current product listings. It is a specification-based comparison; we have not performed a controlled accuracy or durability test on either model for this update.

EK6015 and EK7090 at a glance

Model	Maximum load	Gram increment	Power and timing
EK6015	5,000 g / 11 lb	1 g	2 AAA batteries; backlight turns off after 30 seconds and scale after 120 seconds
EK7090	5,000 g / 11 lb	1 g	3 AAA batteries; 3-minute automatic shut-off

Specifications checked against Etekcity's product pages and EK6015 manual on September 28, 2026. Seller availability and product listings can change.

EK6015: the slim two-battery model

Etekcity EK6015 kitchen scale from the original review — EK6015 pictured in the original review

The brushed stainless-steel top and backlit display are the details that first draw the eye. They are useful features to consider alongside the scale's range, buttons and automatic shut-off.

The EK6015 has a published 5 kg capacity and a compact 7.3 × 5.7 inch footprint. Etekcity lists two AAA batteries and a backlit LCD. Its manual specifies 1 g increments, a 30-second backlight timeout and a two-minute scale auto-off. The different timeouts matter if you pause while adding ingredients. See the EK6015 listing.

EK7090: a listed alternative

The EK7090 also lists a 5 kg maximum. Etekcity specifies 1 g / 1 mL display increments, three AAA batteries and an automatic shut-off after three minutes. Its milliliter and fluid-ounce modes are labeled for water or milk; a liquid with a different density needs a different conversion. See the EK7090 listing and manual.

What the specifications do and do not tell you

Both models offer enough maximum capacity for many cooking and baking tasks. The bowl and ingredients together must stay under 5 kg even after pressing tare. The EK7090's published 1 g display step is useful information, but a display step is not the same as measured accuracy. A proper comparison would use the same reference weights, repeated placements and bowls on both devices; we have not done that test.

For small amounts such as a few grams of yeast or spice, check the scale's minimum usable load and increment in the exact model manual. If those small amounts matter regularly, compare a finer-resolution scale as well. For broader alternatives, see our food-scale buying guide.

Tare, zero and calibration

Tare is for subtracting the container. It does not calibrate the scale. An earlier version of this page incorrectly said putting a weight on the platform and removing it would recalibrate an Etekcity scale. Follow the manual for your exact model if a reading appears wrong, and check the batteries and level surface first. Do not invent a calibration procedure based on the tare button.