The Phoenix Talking Scale is a precision instrument that is accurate to about 0.1 lb (0.1 kg). Weights are displayed via a digital LCD display that are easy to read for those who have Macular Degeneration, AREDs or visual impairments. The numbers appear in a thick black font, set against a dark greenish background, and the numbers measure a little less than an inch in height. It can calculate weights in either pounds or kilograms, and switching between the two systems of measurement is as easy as pressing a button found directly beneath the scales LCD readout. The scale runs off of one 9V battery, which is included with the scale.