Choosing the right digital scale isn’t just about price — it’s about getting a reliable, accurate tool that fits your needs. Before start shopping or looking for a digital scale then read over these 8 questions to get a better idea: 1. What are you weighing? Before anything else, ask yourself: what toweighing — fruits, meat, parcels, chemicals, or people
Different applications need different types of scales — kitchen, industrial, medical, retail, etc. 2. What is the capacity & accuracy that you need? Determine maximum weight that you usually measure and the accuracy need.
For example:
Kitchen use: 1–5 kg with 1g precision.
Business use: 30–60 kg with 10g–20g precision.
Industrial use: 100 kg or more.
3. Any label to be placed on the item after weighing and sell to customer?
There is a whole range of label printing scales.
Labels can be formatted to include all relevant information, and designed to suit each particular situation.
4. Understand legal requirements
In Malaysia, if the scale is for trade, weighing scale MUST verified with metrology license. This ensures weighing scale is legally compliant for selling goods by weight.
If item/product weighing and packing after that sell to customer, this scale required for verified metrology license as well.
Using an unverified scale for trade can result in fines, confiscation, or legal action by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN).
5. Check scale type & features Some common types:
Bench Scale: For light to medium items.
Platform Scale: For heavy goods.
Counting Scale: For parts or bulk items.
Useful features include: tare, auto-off, waterproof design, or backlit displays.
6. Check the environment Where will the scale be used?
Hot and wet kitchens?
Outdoor markets?
Air-conditioned shops?
Choose a scale that suits your environment (e.g. water-resistant for wet markets).
7. Choose the right display
Make sure the display is clear, stable, and easy to read, especially under bright light or outdoors
If you are weighing goods in front of a customer at the time of purchase, then you are required to have a rear display on your scale, so that both you and the customer can see the weight of that item.
8. Think about maintenance & calibration
Digital scales may need calibration over time.
Check if the supplier offers calibration services, and whether spare parts are available.
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