Max capacity and unit increments: platform 1: 11lb x 0. 1oz and 5000g x 1g platform 2: 16oz x 0. 001oz and 500g x 0. 01g.Durable : stainless steel surfaces wipe up quickly and will not stain or retain food odors Unique feature: two-line backlit LCD readout calculates weights for both platforms at the same time Tare feature: weigh all ingredients into one container by using the Tare feature to zero out weights in-between additions. Also works to zero the Weight of any container before adding food Easy clean-up: durable, stainless steel surfaces wipe up quickly and will not stain or retain food odors Battery: powered by three (3) AAA batteries, included. Scale can be powered off of Will auto shut-off after a 3 minutes of no change in Weight on the platform