Which pocket scale has the largest weighing capacity?
This page compares 5 pocket scales with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Gram Precision Diablo Series, Gram Precision CD-1000, On Balance Xtreme XTR Series. Prices range from £30 to £49. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Weight (g) ⇅ | Max Capacity (g) ⇅ | Resolution (g) ⇅ | Battery Life (hours) ⇅ | Waterproof ⇅ | Tare Function ⇅ |
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Gram Precision Diablo Series
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£29.51 ≈ | 164 | 500 | 0.1 | — | — | ✓ |
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The Gram Precision Diablo Series is a compact professional digital mini scale with models offering capacities from 50 g to 500 g and resolutions from 0.01 g to 0.1 g. It supports grams, ounces, grains, and carats, and includes full-capacity tare functionality, making it suitable for jewelry, small parts, and other precision weighing. ★ Ideal forThis series suits the question because its highest-capacity model weighs up to 500 g, giving it the largest listed weighing capacity within the Diablo Series range while retaining 0.1 g resolution and full-capacity tare.
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Gram Precision CD-1000
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£29.51 ≈ | — | 1000 | 0.1 | — | — | — |
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The Gram Precision CD-1000 is a compact digital pocket scale with a 1000 g capacity and 0.1 g readability. Its CD-case-style design, LCD display, four-button operation, and interchangeable inserts make it suitable for portable weighing of small items. ★ Ideal forThis model suits the question because its 1000 g maximum capacity is larger than the capacities listed for the other Gram Precision pocket scales, while retaining 0.1 g resolution.
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On Balance Xtreme XTR Series
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£36.90 ≈ | — | 650 | — | — | — | — |
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The On Balance Xtreme XTR Series is a compact pocket scale with a capacity range of 50 g to 650 g and a readability range of 0.01 g to 0.1 g. It suits users who need portable weighing for small items and variable precision requirements. ★ Ideal forIt suits the question because its maximum listed capacity is 650 g, making it a higher-capacity pocket scale than many compact models while retaining readability as fine as 0.01 g.
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Ohaus YA Pocket
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£49.40 ≈ | 453.6 | 500 | 0.1 | — | — | ✓ |
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The Ohaus YA Pocket is a compact precision scale with a stainless steel weighing pan, protective hinged case, backlit LCD, automatic shut-off, and two AAA batteries. The YA Series suits portable weighing of jewelry, gold, and other small items, with models offering capacities from 100 g to 500 g. ★ Ideal forThe YA501 model is the best fit for the question because it offers the largest YA Pocket weighing capacity at 500 g, with 0.1 g resolution and a portable protective case.
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On Balance NTR-450
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£29.51 ≈ | — | 450 | 0.1 | — | — | ✓ |
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The On Balance NTR-450 is a slim pocket scale with a 450 g capacity, 0.1 g readability, stainless steel platform, blue backlit display, and four weighing modes. It suits portable everyday weighing where compact size and moderate precision are important. ★ Ideal forThis pocket scale suits the question because its 450 g maximum capacity is substantial for a compact pocket model, although it is not the highest-capacity option available.
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