Please pay attention and check platform size before buying. This is a small size weight machine. Therefore it is only suitable for small objects. This kitchen scale has a capacity of 25 kg with high accuracy of 2 grams. The weighing scale is suitable for small objects with dimensions less than 17-20 cm. It is not suitable for weighing heavy for bigger objects like cylinder etc. It has a super bright white lcd display for easy readability. The scale has both the options of running by adapter or by using aaa batteries. The batteries are included in the package. The weight can also be tared for empty utensils using the tare function. The weighing scale has the option to display weight in both the units - kg, g, and it can also be used for counting function. It has a auto off feature for saving power. The kitchen scale also comes with an adapter , this adapter can be used to run the scale directly on electricity without using the aaa cells. But please note that this adapter will not recharge the scale as there is no rechargeable battery inside, it will only run the scale when connected to electricity directly. If you want to use without the adapter, you can use the aaa cells.