Bench Scales

Bench scales provide a work-surface solution for weighing items in commercial settings. They are used for routine shipping and receiving, warehouse and stockroom work, production and packaging, inventory, parts counting, checkweighing, portioning, and general weight verification. Options in this category include compact digital scales, higher-capacity models, checkweighing scales, and legal-for-trade configurations.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose a Bench Scale for Your Weighing Workflow

Start with the heaviest items you need to weigh, then compare the readability, display placement, operating modes, and connection options that fit the work being done. The available bench scales range from 8 lb to 500 lb capacity and include models for straightforward weight checks as well as counting, checkweighing, totalization, and supported data workflows.

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Popular examples in this category

Digital Bench Scale with 15 x 12 Inch Platform, 150 lb CapacityDigital Bench Scale with 15 x 12 Inch Platform, 150 lb CapacityWBB346324Digital Bench Scale with Indicator Stand, 75 lb CapacityDigital Bench Scale with Indicator Stand, 75 lb CapacityWBB503218Digital Bench Scale with Handlebar Frame, 165 lb CapacityDigital Bench Scale with Handlebar Frame, 165 lb CapacityWBB503222NTEP Digital Bench Checkweighing Scale, 60 lb x 0.01 lbNTEP Digital Bench Checkweighing Scale, 60 lb x 0.01 lbWBB1025822
Use Cases

Match the scale to daily tasks

Bench scales support shipping, receiving, warehouse, stockroom, production, packaging, inventory, portioning, and general shop weighing. Checkweighing models can also help compare measured weights with preset limits.

How to Choose

Compare capacity and readability

Choose a capacity that covers the items being weighed, from compact 8 lb and 13 lb tasks to 400 lb and 500 lb loads. For more detailed measurement, compare listed readability values from 0.002 lb to 0.2 lb.

Applications

Consider the work area

Indicator stands, remote indicators, wall or desk mounting, and mountable displays can improve display access. A handlebar frame can support movement and positioning, while battery or rechargeable-battery options support use without continuous external power.

Additional Information

Review functions and interfaces

Available functions include tare, hold, counting, percent weighing, checkweighing, totalization, and lower- and upper-limit comparison. Some models offer RS-232, USB, microSD, or NCI communication protocol connections for compatible workflows.

8–500 lbCapacity range

Options span compact weighing through substantial-load tasks.

0.002–0.2 lbListed readability

Compare increments for the detail your task requires.

4Connection types

RS-232, USB, microSD, and NCI protocol appear on select models.

5+Task modes

Available modes include weighing, counting, checkweighing, percent weighing, hold, and totalization.

Comparison Guide

Compare Bench Scale Types

Use this overview to narrow the category by the work you need the scale to perform.

Product typeBest-fit tasksFeatures to compare
General digital bench scalesShipping, receiving, warehouse, packing, and shop weighingCapacity, readability, platform size, display mounting, and power options
Checkweighing and counting scalesParts counting, target-weight checks, limit checks, production, and packagingResolution, counting tools, checkweighing modes, display status, and interfaces
Legal-for-trade and higher-capacity scalesCommercial weighing requiring approved measurements, bulk sales, portioning, and substantial loadsLegal-for-trade approval, capacity, stainless steel construction, checkweighing functions, and battery operation
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Capacity and measurement detail

Select for load range and required increments

The represented options cover a wide range of routine commercial weighing needs. Compact models are available for lower-capacity tasks, while heavier-duty choices support substantial loads.

  • 8 lb, 13 lb, 50 lb, 60 lb, 75 lb, 150 lb, 165 lb, 400 lb, and 500 lb capacity options are represented.
  • Listed readability ranges from 0.002 lb on a 50 lb model to 0.2 lb on a 400 lb model.
  • 150 lb models are available with 0.02 lb readability for general weighing, counting, checkweighing, and totalization.
  • A 500 lb model provides 0.1 lb readability for substantial loads.
Workflow features

Choose functions that reduce extra steps

Basic digital weighing may be appropriate for routine receiving, packing, and shop tasks. For production, packaging, or inventory work, models with task-specific modes can combine several routine steps on one scale.

  • Counting modes support parts-counting tasks.
  • Checkweighing functions compare weights with target values or preset limits.
  • Percent weighing, display hold, and totalization are available on select models.
  • Tare functions support container weighing, while hold functions retain readings when needed.
Display, platform, and connection considerations

Set up the scale for clear viewing and compatible workflows

Review where items will be placed, how the display will be viewed, and whether the scale will connect with other equipment or software. Stainless steel platforms or pans are available on select models, along with backlit, multicolor, color-changing, and standard digital displays.

  • Platform examples include 15 x 12 in. surfaces and stainless steel weighing platforms.
  • Indicator configurations include stands, remote indicators, wall or desk mounting, and mountable displays.
  • RS-232, USB, microSD, and NCI protocol options are available on select scales.
  • Some models include adjustable rubber feet, splash-proof pans, sealed keypads with drip channels, or 150% overload protection.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What capacities are available in bench scales?

The represented products range from 8 lb to 500 lb capacity, including 13 lb, 50 lb, 60 lb, 75 lb, 150 lb, 165 lb, and 400 lb options.

Can bench scales count parts?

Select models include counting modes or parts-counting tools. Some also provide checkweighing, percent weighing, and totalization.

Which bench scales support checkweighing?

Checkweighing is available on select models, including options that compare weights with preset limits or lower and upper limits.

Are connection options available?

Select scales offer RS-232, USB, microSD, or NCI communication protocol connections for compatible equipment, data systems, print-output workflows, or shipping software.

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