Spring Balance 20N / 2000g – Flat Force Meter

This flat spring balance (also known as a spring force meter or Newton meter) is designed for measuring force and weight in school science experiments. Its rectangular blue plastic housing includes a clearly marked dual scale, an adjustable zero setting, a metal suspension ring and a load hook.

Features and specifications

• Measuring range: 0–20N (approximately 0–2000g)
• Stated tolerance: ±0.4N
• Dual scales: newtons (N) and grams (g)
• Flat rectangular plastic housing with visible indicator
• Adjustable zero setting, top suspension ring and lower load hook

Educational applications

Suitable for classroom investigations of force, gravity, weight and measurement. Students can suspend objects from the hook, observe the scale and compare force readings with the corresponding approximate mass equivalents.

Related equipment: Explore the 1N spring balance (48BSN1) for smaller forces and the Hooke’s Law spring set (45SHP) for investigations into spring extension.

Choosing the Right Spring Balance

Select a spring balance with a measuring range slightly above the maximum force you expect to measure. Lower-capacity models generally offer finer scale divisions for smaller forces.

This model measures up to 20N (approximately 2kg). For a different measuring range, consider the 10N spring balance or 50N spring balance.

Always adjust the zero setting before measuring and avoid exceeding the rated capacity. Newtons measure force; the gram or kilogram scale indicates an approximate mass equivalent under Earth’s gravity.