Weighing scale measures the weight of an object. These scales are mostly used for commercial and industrial purpose. It can weigh anything from a feather to loaded tractor trailers. Due to continues change in innovation, weighing scale has also changed, automated features like switch off, loading batteries and indicators are found in many weighing scales. Spring scale gives an accurate measurement in kilograms or pounds. Spring scales measure force such as Newton's or pounds-force. Floor scales are used for weighing huge loads. These are used for industrial purpose with weighs ranging from 500 kg to 1000kg.

Platform scales are used in shops, supermarkets, timber merchants and small scale industries for daily routine. These scales can measure between 1000kg to 5000kg. Bench scales are used in post offices and goldsmiths shop. Post offices and courier offices use them for weighing parcels and letters. Goldsmiths use them for convenience and credibility. They can weigh a few grams to a couple of kilograms