A scale that's very cool in both looks and function, the Alta scale has a seamless, spill-proof glass top and measures less than an inch thick. So, it simple wipes clean and fits neatly in a drawer for storage. It has a higher capacity than most kitchen scales, weighing up to 22 lbs. or 10 kg. in both metric and English units to an accuracy of one gram or a tenth of an ounce. It even measures liquid ingredients in ozs. and milliliters. The controls are flat and touch-sensitive. witha single-button tare (add and weigh) function an LED display that contains a kitchen timer. The platform size is 10" x 8.5".