Medical & Physician Scales

Medical and physician scales support routine patient weight and height measurement in physician offices and other healthcare settings. The category includes standing scales for clinical assessments, chair scales for people who have difficulty standing, wheelchair-accessible models, bariatric options, tray scales, and platform scales with patient-support features.

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  • Sonar Stadiometer

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    Sonar Stadiometer

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    This sonar stadiometer gives healthcare staff and school health personnel a touchless way to measure patient height. It provides an instant digital readout for measuring children and adults in mobile...

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose a medical scale for the way patients are weighed

Start with the patient position and access needs in your care area. The available models range from mechanical beam and tray scales to digital standing, chair, wheelchair, bariatric, and supported platform scales. Then compare capacity, height-measurement needs, platform or seat design, mobility, display features, and available connectivity.

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Popular examples in this category

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Use Cases

Match the scale to the patient position

Standing clinical scales suit routine weigh-ins, while chair scales support patients who have difficulty standing or cannot stand. Wheelchair scales allow patients to remain seated in a wheelchair, and a tray scale provides a portable weighing option with an 18-inch measuring tape.

How to Choose

Compare access, capacity, and measurement workflow

Consider whether the scale needs a low-profile platform, handrails, ramps, a chair seat, or adjustable wheelchair rails. Review the stated capacity and decide whether integrated height measurement, BMI calculation, unit selection, tare, hold, or zero functions are useful for your workflow.

Applications

Support routine clinical assessments

These scales are designed for patient weight and height measurement in healthcare settings. Selected models support standing, seated, wheelchair, or bariatric weigh-ins, helping staff use an appropriate measurement position for the patient.

Additional Information

Consider movement, readout, and data needs

For use across care areas, compare built-in wheels, folding or collapsible designs, carrying handles, and display placement. Digital options may also offer RS-232, micro USB-B, USB, Bluetooth BLE 4.0, or compatible EMR/EHR connectivity.

440 lbMechanical capacity option

Mechanical chair and physician scale models are available with a stated 440 lb capacity.

600 lbClinical digital capacity option

Digital clinical standing models are available with a stated 600 lb capacity and 0.2 lb resolution.

800–1,000 lbWheelchair and platform capacity range

Selected wheelchair and medical platform models have stated capacities from 800 lb to 1,000 lb.

26–50 in.Adjustable rail range

One portable wheelchair scale adjusts its rails from 26 to 50 inches for standard and bariatric wheelchair wheelbases.

Comparison Guide

Compare medical and physician scale types

Use this overview to narrow the category by patient position and the features represented by each scale type.

Scale typeBest fitFeatures represented
Mechanical physician, chair, or tray scaleRoutine mechanical weighing, seated weighing, or portable tray useBeam or dial operation; selected models include height rods, lift-away armrests, weight lock, measuring tape, carrying handles, wheels, and easy-clean surfaces.
Digital standing or supported platform scaleStanding assessments, height and BMI workflows, or patients needing added stabilitySelected models include height rods, touchless height measurement, BMI, low-profile platforms, handrails, unit options, displays, wheels, and data ports.
Digital wheelchair or multi-position scaleWheelchair weigh-ins or settings needing seated and standing optionsSelected models include ramps, adjustable rails, tare functions, folding or collapsible designs, flexible display placement, USB connectivity, and capacities up to 1,000 lb.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Select by weighing format

Choose the patient-access design that fits the setting

The right format depends on whether patients can stand independently, need stability while standing, or need to remain seated during measurement.

  • Standing physician and clinical scales pair patient weight measurement with integrated mechanical, digital, or touchless height measurement on selected models.
  • Chair scales provide seated weighing, with features such as armrests, swing-up arms, footrests, and wheeled movement on selected designs.
  • Wheelchair scales use ramps or adjustable rails to support access while the patient remains in a wheelchair.
  • A wheelchair, seated, and standing model combines three weighing modes, including a fold-up seat and two-way ramps.
  • Bariatric and supported platform models provide higher stated capacities and may include handrails, non-skid surfaces, or low-profile access.
Plan the measurement workflow

Compare mechanical and digital features

Mechanical scales offer beam, dial, or tray-based operation without electronic controls. Digital scales add different combinations of automatic measurement, height measurement, BMI calculation, unit selection, data functions, and display options.

  • Mechanical physician scales offer pound-based readings and may include a height rod and access to readouts from the front and rear.
  • Digital clinical scales are available with a mechanical height rod or a touchless sonar height rod; selected models automatically capture weight and height.
  • BMI is available on selected digital standing, bariatric, wheelchair, and chair-related measurement workflows.
  • Selected scales offer pounds and kilograms, including models with a unit-lock option.
  • Tare, hold, live weight, reweigh, zero, and display-adjustment functions vary by digital wheelchair model.
Evaluate placement and handling

Look for features that support daily use

Consider where the scale will be used and whether staff need to transport it, clean it routinely, or position its display separately from the platform.

  • Wheels, handles, folding frames, collapsible columns, and carrying handles support movement or storage on selected models.
  • Platform dimensions vary, including 17 x 17 inch standing surfaces, a 24 inch square bariatric platform, and a 32 x 36 inch wheelchair, seated, and standing platform.
  • Easy-clean plastic seating, sanitary plastic tray surfaces, and a removable slip-resistant base cover support routine cleaning on specified mechanical models.
  • One digital platform scale uses antimicrobial powder coating with silver ionic technology to suppress bacterial growth and help protect against cross-contamination.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What types of medical scales are available?

The category includes mechanical physician, chair, and tray scales; digital clinical standing scales; digital chair scales; wheelchair scales; bariatric scales; supported platform scales; and a model for wheelchair, seated, and standing weigh-ins.

Which scales can measure height as well as weight?

Selected standing, physician, bariatric, and platform models include integrated mechanical, digital, or touchless height rods. The mechanical tray scale includes an 18-inch measuring tape.

Are there scales for patients who cannot stand?

Yes. Chair scales are designed for seated weighing, while wheelchair scales let patients remain in a wheelchair. One adaptable model also provides wheelchair, seated, and standing weighing modes.

What connectivity options are represented?

Selected digital models offer RS-232, micro USB-B, USB, Bluetooth BLE 4.0, or connection capability for compatible EMR/EHR workflows.

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