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Ohaus
Portable Digital Balance, 2200 g Capacity, 1 g Readability
Our Price:$199.94This portable digital balance helps lab, industrial, educational, and household users weigh items with a 2200 g capacity and 1 g readability. Its compact format supports routine weighing where a...
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Ohaus
Portable Electronic Balance, 2200 g Capacity, 1 g Readability
Our Price:$139.94This portable electronic balance provides basic weighing for kitchens, classrooms, offices, and other work areas. It helps users weigh a range of sample sizes with a large platform and a compact...
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Ohaus
Portable Electronic Balance, 5200 g Capacity x 1.0 g Readability
Our Price:$189.94This portable electronic balance is designed for users who need basic weighing in kitchens, classrooms, offices, and other work areas. It provides a 5200 g capacity with 1.0 g readability for routine...
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Escali
Red Compact Digital Scale, 5000 g Capacity
Our Price:$55.94This compact digital scale helps buyers, shop staff, and other commercial users measure items accurately in a small workspace. Its simple two-button operation supports quick everyday weighing tasks...
Choose a Compact Digital Scale for Everyday Measurement Tasks
Start with the maximum weight you need to measure, then compare the smallest increment needed for your work. The available compact scales and balances also vary by controls, power options, display features, unit selection, and added functions such as counting, percentage, and accumulation modes.
Popular examples in this category
Routine weighing in compact work areas
These scales support weighing tasks in laboratories, field settings, offices, classrooms, production areas, kitchens, and other commercial workspaces where a compact format is useful.
Match capacity and readability to the task
Compare the largest load to be weighed with the measurement increment you need. Options include 200 g capacity with 0.01 g readability, 1,000 g capacity with 0.1 g readability, and higher-capacity models up to 6,000 g.
Weigh, count, and manage common workflows
Select a basic scale for everyday item weighing, or choose a balance with a counting function for weighing and counting tasks. One 6,000 g model also offers percentage and accumulation modes.
Compare operation and portability features
Available features include two-, three-, and seven-button controls, automatic shutoff, AC or battery operation, rechargeable batteries, USB recharging, clear LED or backlit displays, and compact or stackable designs.
Available with 0.01 g readability for fine measurement increments.
Available on compact balances for higher-capacity weighing tasks.
Offered on a 200 g capacity compact digital balance.
Listed for one 6,000 g balance with rechargeable battery and AC adapter.
Compare Compact Digital Scale Types
Use this overview to identify the product type and features most aligned with your routine measurement needs.
| Product type | Best suited for | Features represented |
|---|---|---|
| Basic compact digital scales | Everyday weighing of items in small workspaces | Up to 5,000 g or 11 lb capacity; 1 g and 0.1 oz increments on select models; two-button controls; compact portable design; automatic shutoff on select models |
| Compact digital balances | Laboratory and field weighing of materials and samples | 200 g to 6,000 g capacities; readability from 0.01 g to 2 g; selectable units on select models; tare or zero controls; overload protection on select models |
| Portable balances with added functions | Weighing and item-counting workflows in laboratory, office, and production areas | Counting function; white LED display on select models; rechargeable battery and USB charging on select models; percentage and accumulation modes on one 6,000 g model |
Plan the right fit before choosing
Balance load range with the resolution your work requires
Capacity and readability are the primary comparison points. Choose a model that accommodates the heaviest material, item, or sample expected in normal use while providing increments appropriate for the task.
- For fine small-sample work, a 200 g balance offers 0.01 g readability.
- For detailed routine weighing, a 1,000 g balance offers 0.1 g readability.
- Several models provide 1 g or 0.1 oz increments and capacities from 2,000 g to 5,200 g.
- For higher-capacity applications, options are available at 5,000 g, 5,200 g, and 6,000 g.
Select the operating features that fit your workflow
Basic compact scales use simple two-button operation for routine weighing. Other balances provide three-button controls for on/off, unit selection or mode selection, and zero or tare functions. A seven-button model offers direct access to additional weighing functions.
- Selectable units on certain models include grams, ounces, and pounds.
- Dual tare keys can simplify zeroing containers on the 200 g balance.
- Counting functions are available on portable 1,200 g and 6,000 g balances.
- One 6,000 g balance adds counting, percentage, and accumulation modes.
Consider where and how the scale will be used
Portable designs can be moved or stored easily in limited workspaces. Depending on the model, power may be supplied by included AA batteries, an included AC adapter, AC or battery operation, or a rechargeable battery with USB charging.
- Automatic shutoff is available on select compact scales to help conserve battery power between uses.
- White LED and backlit display options support viewing results.
- A removable draft shield helps limit air movement around the weighing area on one fine-readability model.
- Available protection features include overload protection, overload and underload protection, a transportation lock, splash-proof keypads, and ABS housing.
Common questions before buying
What capacities are available in compact digital scales?
The represented products range from 200 g to 6,000 g capacity. Several models also list capacity as 11 lb or 5,000 g.
Which model offers the finest measurement increment?
A 200 g compact digital balance offers 0.01 g readability.
Are counting functions available?
Yes. Portable compact balances in 1,200 g and 6,000 g capacities include counting functions. One 6,000 g balance also includes percentage and accumulation modes.
What power options are represented?
Options include included AA batteries, included AC adapters, AC or battery operation, and rechargeable battery operation with USB charging on select models.
Choose a Compact Digital Scale for Everyday Measurement Tasks
Start with the maximum weight you need to measure, then compare the smallest increment needed for your work. The available compact scales and balances also vary by controls, power options, display features, unit selection, and added functions such as counting, percentage, and accumulation modes.
Popular examples in this category
Routine weighing in compact work areas
These scales support weighing tasks in laboratories, field settings, offices, classrooms, production areas, kitchens, and other commercial workspaces where a compact format is useful.
Match capacity and readability to the task
Compare the largest load to be weighed with the measurement increment you need. Options include 200 g capacity with 0.01 g readability, 1,000 g capacity with 0.1 g readability, and higher-capacity models up to 6,000 g.
Weigh, count, and manage common workflows
Select a basic scale for everyday item weighing, or choose a balance with a counting function for weighing and counting tasks. One 6,000 g model also offers percentage and accumulation modes.
Compare operation and portability features
Available features include two-, three-, and seven-button controls, automatic shutoff, AC or battery operation, rechargeable batteries, USB recharging, clear LED or backlit displays, and compact or stackable designs.
Available with 0.01 g readability for fine measurement increments.
Available on compact balances for higher-capacity weighing tasks.
Offered on a 200 g capacity compact digital balance.
Listed for one 6,000 g balance with rechargeable battery and AC adapter.
Compare Compact Digital Scale Types
Use this overview to identify the product type and features most aligned with your routine measurement needs.
| Product type | Best suited for | Features represented |
|---|---|---|
| Basic compact digital scales | Everyday weighing of items in small workspaces | Up to 5,000 g or 11 lb capacity; 1 g and 0.1 oz increments on select models; two-button controls; compact portable design; automatic shutoff on select models |
| Compact digital balances | Laboratory and field weighing of materials and samples | 200 g to 6,000 g capacities; readability from 0.01 g to 2 g; selectable units on select models; tare or zero controls; overload protection on select models |
| Portable balances with added functions | Weighing and item-counting workflows in laboratory, office, and production areas | Counting function; white LED display on select models; rechargeable battery and USB charging on select models; percentage and accumulation modes on one 6,000 g model |
Plan the right fit before choosing
Balance load range with the resolution your work requires
Capacity and readability are the primary comparison points. Choose a model that accommodates the heaviest material, item, or sample expected in normal use while providing increments appropriate for the task.
- For fine small-sample work, a 200 g balance offers 0.01 g readability.
- For detailed routine weighing, a 1,000 g balance offers 0.1 g readability.
- Several models provide 1 g or 0.1 oz increments and capacities from 2,000 g to 5,200 g.
- For higher-capacity applications, options are available at 5,000 g, 5,200 g, and 6,000 g.
Select the operating features that fit your workflow
Basic compact scales use simple two-button operation for routine weighing. Other balances provide three-button controls for on/off, unit selection or mode selection, and zero or tare functions. A seven-button model offers direct access to additional weighing functions.
- Selectable units on certain models include grams, ounces, and pounds.
- Dual tare keys can simplify zeroing containers on the 200 g balance.
- Counting functions are available on portable 1,200 g and 6,000 g balances.
- One 6,000 g balance adds counting, percentage, and accumulation modes.
Consider where and how the scale will be used
Portable designs can be moved or stored easily in limited workspaces. Depending on the model, power may be supplied by included AA batteries, an included AC adapter, AC or battery operation, or a rechargeable battery with USB charging.
- Automatic shutoff is available on select compact scales to help conserve battery power between uses.
- White LED and backlit display options support viewing results.
- A removable draft shield helps limit air movement around the weighing area on one fine-readability model.
- Available protection features include overload protection, overload and underload protection, a transportation lock, splash-proof keypads, and ABS housing.
Common questions before buying
What capacities are available in compact digital scales?
The represented products range from 200 g to 6,000 g capacity. Several models also list capacity as 11 lb or 5,000 g.
Which model offers the finest measurement increment?
A 200 g compact digital balance offers 0.01 g readability.
Are counting functions available?
Yes. Portable compact balances in 1,200 g and 6,000 g capacities include counting functions. One 6,000 g balance also includes percentage and accumulation modes.
What power options are represented?
Options include included AA batteries, included AC adapters, AC or battery operation, and rechargeable battery operation with USB charging on select models.
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