This kitchen scale is very compact with a 6 inch measuring platform and it is less than an inch in height. So, it doesn't take up much room either on the counter or in a drawer. It is powered by a 3 volt lithium 2032 battery which is a very common button battery you can find anywhere. My experience is this type of battery will last for years, but the scale does have a low battery indicator on the front panel just in case. The six-page instruction manual is good, but you can pretty much use this scale right out of the box without any instructions if you like. On/off button is self-explanatory, as is the other button on the front for the unit of measure, fluid ounces, milliliters, lb/ounces, or grams. The front panel does also alert you if you have exceeded its capacity of 11 pounds by displaying "EEEE." This scale also allows you to subtract the weight of a bowl or plate from the measurement (called a Tare feature) - see page 4 in the manual for the easy instructions! This is a great little scale which I highly recommend! It is a great value considering all its features (also see the bonus 64-page calorie guide)!
Pros: Easy to Clean, Easy to Use, Good Size & Weight, High Quality, Looks Great, Lots of Features, Nice Design