School Balance Scale

Ohaus SB1200 School Balance

The OHAUS SB1200 School Balance is the ideal teaching tool to introduce students to the science of metrology. With a capacity of 2000 grams and a pivoting beam that provides accuracy to .5 grams, mass measurements can be achieved for small objects such as paper clips, marbles and coins as well as heavier objects such as books. This versatility makes this balance a valuable part of any science curriculum.

The lightweight and durable School balance is the perfect tool for introducing the science of metrology to students. Weigh everyday objects or use the included mass set to demonstrate mass measurement concepts.

Features

• Interchangeable pans are removable for pouring, cleaning and storing
• Lightweight, yet durable plastic design
• Dual pointers allow reading from both sides
• Recessed handles in base, allows the transport of the balance without disturbing the contents.
• Easy to use zero adjustment
• Tare Poise, located on the rear of the beam, allows user to zero balance before weighing
• Standard package includes an 18 piece, stackable plastic mass set
• So affordable, every student can have one

Weighing

To determine the Weight of an Object

• Make sure that pointer is lined up with center graduation.
• Place object to be weighed on one pan. The pointer will swing to the
• opposite side.
• Place masses on other pan until the pointer is again lined up with the
• center graduation.

To compare the weights of two objects

• Make sure that pointer is lined up with center graduation.
• Place first object to be weighed on one pan. The pointer will swing to the opposite side.
• Place second object on other pan. The pointer will point away from the heavier object.

School Balance Scale Brochure

School Balance Scale Data Sheet

School Balance Scale Manual