A spring balance (Newton-meter) is used to measure force (frequently weight). Learn how to read one correctly…

There are 2 scales on many spring balances like this:We will only use the spring balance to measure in Newtons (N).

What is the other scale?

 

The spring balance is read from the top of the disc.

Like all instruments with a scale we measure it to ½ of the smallest division.

What is the reading shown here?

 

What is wrong with the way this spring balance is being read?