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Precision Balances

Precision balances are weighing scales particularly useful for various industries needing superb accuracy such as laboratories. Precision balances do not provide the accuracy of analytical balances; however, they are usually available with higher capacities. Click here for digital scales if you need higher capacities.

Key characteristics include:

  1. High Accuracy: Ideal for tasks that require detailed measurements but not the extreme accuracy of an analytical balance.

  2. Readability:... Read More

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  • Adam Core CQT Compact Portable Balance

    Original price £88.00 - Original price £160.00
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    What is the Adam Core CQT Portable Compact Balance? The Core Portable Compact Balance series from Adam Equipment is the best choice for simple oper...

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    Original price £88.00 - Original price £160.00
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  • Kern PCB Economy Precision Balance

    Original price £170.00 - Original price £320.00
    Original price £170.00 - Original price £320.00
    Original price £170.00
    £145.00 - £271.00
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    What is the the Kern PCB Economy Precision Balance?  The PCB is an easy to use, entry level precision balance from Kern. It provides accurate, reli...

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    Original price £170.00 - Original price £320.00
    Original price £170.00 - Original price £320.00
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    £145.00 - £271.00
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  • Adam 'Nimbus®' NBL Precision Balance [Clearance]

    Original price £395.00 - Original price £1,586.00
    Original price £395.00 - Original price £1,586.00
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    £170.00 - £1,586.00
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    Clearance - Limited stock at this price What is the Nimbus Precision Balance? Adam Equipment's Nimbus precision balances are highly versatile and p...

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    Original price £395.00 - Original price £1,586.00
    Original price £395.00 - Original price £1,586.00
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    £170.00 - £1,586.00
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  • Kern 440 Compact Laboratory Balance

    Original price £175.00 - Original price £395.00
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    What is the Kern 440 Precision Balance? Kern's 440 Precision Balance is an entry level basic model with simple to use functions, ideal for general ...

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    Original price £175.00 - Original price £395.00
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  • Kern PCD Compact Laboratory Balance

    Original price £210.00 - Original price £390.00
    Original price £210.00 - Original price £390.00
    Original price £210.00
    £178.00 - £330.00
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    The Kern PCD Compact Laboratory Balance has a separate base and display, which makes it ideal for use in fume cupboards or glove bag, particularly ...

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    Original price £210.00 - Original price £390.00
    Original price £210.00 - Original price £390.00
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  • Adam PGW Precision Balance

    Original price £420.00 - Original price £495.00
    Original price £420.00 - Original price £495.00
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     What is the Adam PGW Precision Balance? Adam Equipment’s range of PGW precision balances are designed to deliver the ultimate in speed and accurac...

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    Original price £420.00 - Original price £495.00
    Original price £420.00 - Original price £495.00
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  • Adam HCB Highland Portable Precision Balance

    Original price £259.00 - Original price £408.00
    Original price £259.00 - Original price £408.00
    Original price £259.00
    £215.00 - £340.00
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    Current price £215.00
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    What is the Adam HCB Highland Portable Precision Balance? The HCB Highland is an easy to use portable precision balance from British balance manufa...

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    Original price £259.00 - Original price £408.00
    Original price £259.00 - Original price £408.00
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    £215.00 - £340.00
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  • A&D EJ Compact Precision Balances

    Original price £259.00 - Original price £496.00
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    What is the A&D EJ Compact Value Balance? The EJ from A&D is a compact, high accuracy digital balance perfect for field work where battery ...

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    Original price £259.00 - Original price £496.00
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  • A&D EK-i Compact Balance

    Original price £284.00 - Original price £614.00
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    What is the A&D EK-i Compact Balance? A&D’s EK-i is a compact, digital lab balance that’s highly versatile and very easy to use – it’s also...

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    Original price £284.00 - Original price £614.00
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  • Kern PFB Precision Balance

    Original price £300.00 - Original price £450.00
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    What is the Kern PFB Precision Balance? The PFB by Kern is a high accuracy precision balance. A range of capacity and accuracy options are availabl...

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    Original price £300.00 - Original price £450.00
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  • A&D EW-i Everest Series Precision Balances

    Original price £349.00 - Original price £349.00
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    What is the A&D EW-i Precision Balance? A&D's EW-i Precision Balance is a compact, table top weighing machine with a wide selection of c...

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    Original price £349.00 - Original price £349.00
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  • Adam Luna Precision Balance

    Original price £525.00 - Original price £975.00
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    What is the Adam Luna Precision Balance? The Luna from British scale manufacturer Adam Equipment is a precision balance, with intuitive features, a...

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    Original price £525.00 - Original price £975.00
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  • Adam Luna Precision Balance Clearance

    Original price £1,075.00
    Original price £1,075.00 - Original price £1,075.00
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    Current price £537.50
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    Clearance - Limited stock at this price What is the Adam Luna Precision Balance? The Luna from British scale manufacturer Adam Equipment is a preci...

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    Original price £1,075.00
    Original price £1,075.00 - Original price £1,075.00
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    Current price £537.50
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  • Kern EWJ Precision Balance

    Original price £550.00 - Original price £620.00
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    What is the Kern EWJ Compact Laboratory Balance? The EWJ is Kern’s easy to use, compact, portable precision balance. It has multiple weighing funct...

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    Original price £550.00 - Original price £620.00
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  • Kern EWJ Approved Compact Laboratory Balance

    Original price £579.00 - Original price £595.00
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    What is the Kern EWJ Approved Compact Laboratory Balance? The approved EWJ by Kern is an easy to use, high accuracy trade approved laboratory balan...

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    Original price £579.00 - Original price £595.00
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  • A&D FX-i Precision Balance

    Original price £617.00 - Original price £797.00
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    What is the A&D FX-i Precision Balance The FX-i Precision Balance is a high quality laboratory balance with a range of intuitive features that ...

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    Original price £617.00 - Original price £797.00
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  • Adam Solis Precision Balances [Clearance]

    Original price £1,330.00 - Original price £1,790.00
    Original price £1,330.00 - Original price £1,790.00
    Original price £1,330.00
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    Clearance - Limited stock at this price What is the Adam Solis Precision Balance? The Solis Precision Balance is professional, easy to use lab bala...

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    Original price £1,330.00 - Original price £1,790.00
    Original price £1,330.00 - Original price £1,790.00
    Original price £1,330.00
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  • Kern PNS Precision Balance

    Original price £720.00 - Original price £820.00
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    What is the Kern PNS Precision Balance? The Kern PNS Precision Balance range is a precision balance that has a compact size which makes it practi...

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    Original price £720.00 - Original price £820.00
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  • Kern 572 Precision Balances

    Original price £730.00 - Original price £775.00
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    What is the Kern 572 Precision Balance? The 572 is a rugged, professional lab balance from Kern. This precision balance provides highly precise wei...

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    Original price £730.00 - Original price £775.00
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  • Kern EW-N Precision Balance

    Original price £760.00 - Original price £1,120.00
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    Current price £760.00
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    What is the Kern EW-N Precision Balance? The EW-N is a high accuracy, professional top loading balance from Kern. This reliable and robust lab bala...

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    Original price £760.00 - Original price £1,120.00
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  • Kern PLS Precision Balance

    Original price £760.00 - Original price £1,380.00
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    What is the Kern PLS Precision Balance? The Kern PLS range of precision balances offer users a high accuracy weighing experience with a selection...

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    Original price £760.00 - Original price £1,380.00
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  • A&D FZ-i Precision Balances

    Original price £788.00 - Original price £1,175.00
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    What is the A&D FZ-i Precision Balance? The A&D's FZ-i Precision Balances are the perfect choice when looking to maximise features whilst...

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  • Adam Equinox Precision Balance [Clearance]

    Original price £1,600.00 - Original price £2,250.00
    Original price £1,600.00 - Original price £2,250.00
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    **WHILE STOCK LASTS** What is the Adam Equinox Precision Balance? The Equinox Precision Balance is an exceptionally accurate lab balance from Briti...

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    Original price £1,600.00 - Original price £2,250.00
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  • A&D FZ-i Trade Approved Balance

    Original price £854.00 - Original price £910.00
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    What is the A&D FZ-i  Balance?  The A&D FZ-i range is a trade approved jewellery balance that is the perfect choice if you are looking f...

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What is a precision balance?

A precision balance is any balance that has a readability between 0.1g and 0.001g. These weighing devices are very precise in their measurements and can be used to weigh tiny items such as medical pills or chemicals. As you might expect, the average weighing scale user does not usually need such a precise product, and precision balances are far better suited to laboratories, medical facilities or educational environments.

Inscale stocks a wide range of precision balances from the likes of Adam Equipment, A&D and Kern. These brands have years of experience in precision balances and offer a selection of high quality, durable and accurate precision balances, all with different capacities and readabilities for maximum choice. Some come with specific attributes that make them more appropriate for certain lines of works, such as ingress protection and battery operation.

We also offer trade approved scales and balances if you plan on selling items with a price based on their weight.

There are many types of precision scale on the market and weighing features may differ from model to model depending on manufacturer, construction and overall intent. Therefore, we advise all customers to consider how they intend to use the scale before purchasing. For more information about any of our products, please Get In Touch.

Precision balance vs analytical balance

The difference between analytical balances and precision scales are usually confined to the degree of precision and the features utilised for this purpose. For example, if we compare Adam Equipment's Luna analytical and precision balances, we find that analytical balances provide a 0.0001g readability compared with 0.001g for the precision scale. However, the Luna precision balances have a greater capacity.

How are precision balances different to other weighing scales?

A precision balance is different to other weighing scales because it is designed to measure a finer result, sometimes as low as to the nearest one milligram, providing a more precise reading and overall result when conducting measurements. Weighing scales will generally boast a readability of 0.1g oer higher; however, weighing scales can be found with much higher capacities than precision balances.

What industries are precision scales used in?

Precision balances are used in many industries for various applications. Precision balances can be used within laboratories, pharmaceutical compounding, jewellery weighing, industrial quality control, chemical formulation and research plants.

What is the best way to calibrate my precision balance?

Firstly, you must note whether your model has an internal calibration function or if it has to be externally calibrated. It is recommended as best practice to recalibrate your precision balance after moving it from one location to another; you should also check calibration after significant temperature and humidity changes. Aside from this, we recommend a calibration check at least every six months; more frequently if your precision balance is used daily for multiple tasks.