8 THINGS TO DO BEFORE BUYING A DIGITAL SCALE

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 to weighing —  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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