The manual weigh scales can be configured to assign scale names (Minors, Weighbelt, etc.), define units of resolution and tolerance. A manual weigh display provides a graphical display which prompts the operator through the manual weighing process while validating the actual weight, tolerance, ingredient, lot number, etc. The target weight starts out as a negative value and decrements to zero as weight is added to the scale. A standard Red/Yellow/Green color highlight is utilized to indicate Over Weight, In Tolerance, and Under Weight.