Load Cell Price: What a Load Cell Costs by Type and Capacity

By MNM Scales · Last updated November 2, 2026

Reviewed by MNM Scales technicians · Updated November 2, 2026 · Prices checked November 2, 2026

This page is for maintenance teams, scale builders, OEMs and purchasing staff pricing a replacement or a new build. MNM Scales has sold, calibrated and repaired scales for over 30 years from our shop in Cypress, Texas, and every price below is a live MNM Scales price checked November 2, 2026. For how each type works, see our load cell types guide; to choose one, see our load cell buying guide.

Load cell price by type

Type	Used for	Capacities in stock	Price range
Single point	Bench, retail and counting scales; one cell under the platform	600 g to 300 kg	$118 to $499
Shear beam	Floor scales, tanks and hoppers; four cells under a platform	1,000 lb to 20,000 lb	$89 to $198
S-type	Hanging, tension and in-line weighing	500 lb to 20,000 lb	$88 to $279
Pancake	Tank legs, presses and high-capacity compression	1,000 lb to 500,000 lb	$259 to $1,698
Compression	Test stands and fixtures	10 kN	$727.91
Force button	Force testing with USB output	100 N	$97.90

Load cell price by capacity

Capacity	Types	Price range
Up to 330 lb (150 kg)	Single point	$118 to $373.50
331 to 2,500 lb	Pancake, S-type, Shear beam, Single point	$88 to $499
2,501 to 10,000 lb	Pancake, S-type, Shear beam	$89 to $349
10,001 to 25,000 lb	Pancake, S-type, Shear beam	$164 to $398
Over 25,000 lb	Pancake	$698 to $1,698

What changes a load cell price

• Material: stainless steel costs more than alloy steel. The GX-1 5K alloy steel shear beam is $89; the GX-1-SSH-5K stainless washdown cell is $121.
• Sealing: washdown and hermetically sealed cells cost more and suit wet or food plants.
• NTEP approval: cells for trade scales carry an NTEP certificate; the Zemic B3G 10,000 lb stainless S-beam is NTEP at $247. See our Zemic load cell guide.
• Capacity and envelope: large-envelope beams and high-capacity pancakes use more steel; the CP-1-500K 500,000 lb pancake is $1,698.
• Accuracy class: cells for higher-resolution scales are matched to the indicator; see our Class I load cell guide before you price one.
• Cable and hardware: feet, spacers, rod ends and mounting kits are sold separately unless the listing names them; the GX-1-20K listing includes a foot and spacer.

Load cells in stock with live prices

Load cell	Type	Capacity	Material or notes	NTEP	Price
A&D LC4101-G600	Single point	600 g	Aluminum		$149
A&D LC4102-K010	Single point	10 kg	Aluminum		$149
A&D LCB05K060	Single point	60 kg	Stainless, hermetically sealed, IP67		$373.50
A&D LCB04K100M	Single point	100 kg	Aluminum		$118
A&D LC4102-K150	Single point	150 kg	Aluminum		$139
A&D LC-4204-K300	Single point	300 kg	IP54		$499
MNM Scales GX-1-1K	Shear beam	1,000 lb	Alloy steel		$89
MNM Scales GX-1-SSH-1K	Shear beam	1,000 lb	Stainless, washdown	NTEP	$109
Zemic H8C-N5-2.5K-6YB	Shear beam	2,500 lb	Moisture sealed	NTEP	$158
Zemic B8D-N5-2.5K-6YB	Shear beam	2,500 lb	Stainless	NTEP	$198
MNM Scales GX-1 5K	Shear beam	5,000 lb	Alloy steel		$89
MNM Scales GX-1-SSH-5K	Shear beam	5,000 lb	Stainless, washdown	NTEP	$121
MNM Scales GX-1-10K-LE	Shear beam	10,000 lb	Large envelope		$139
MNM Scales GX-1-20K with foot and spacer	Shear beam	20,000 lb	Large envelope, with foot and spacer		$164
MNM Scales MS-1-500	S-type	500 lb	Alloy steel		$99
MNM Scales MS-1-1K	S-type	1,000 lb	Alloy steel		$99
MNM Scales MS-1-2K	S-type	2,000 lb	Alloy steel		$88
MNM Scales MS-1-5K	S-type	5,000 lb	Alloy steel		$149
MNM Scales MS-1-10K	S-type	10,000 lb	Alloy steel		$189
Zemic B3G-N10-10K-6YB	S-type	10,000 lb	Stainless	NTEP	$247
MNM Scales MS-1-SS 10K	S-type	10,000 lb	Stainless		$279
MNM Scales MS-1-20K	S-type	20,000 lb	Alloy steel		$239
MNM Scales IDS-672-1K	Pancake	1,000 lb	Steel, tension and compression		$259
MNM Scales IDS-672-10K	Pancake	10,000 lb	Steel, tension and compression		$349
MNM Scales IDS-672-25K-CT	Pancake	25,000 lb	Steel, tension and compression		$398
MNM Scales IDS-672-100K	Pancake	100,000 lb	Low profile disk		$698
MNM Scales CP-1-500K	Pancake	500,000 lb	Low profile disk		$1,698
A&D CP-1 10 kN	Compression	10 kN	For test stands and fixtures		$727.91
A&D LCCU21N100	Force button	100 N	USB, IP64		$97.90

Need a double-ended beam or a canister cell? We quote them to order; send the model and capacity from your old cell’s label. Canister cells on older platform and hopper scales are covered in our Howe Richardson load cell guide, and S-type rigging in our tension load cell guide.

The full cost of replacing a load cell

1. The cell: match capacity, type, mounting and output to the old cell; prices above.
2. Junction box: a four-cell scale sums its cells in a junction box; the JB-4SS-ST stainless junction box is $48.98. See our junction box guide.
3. All four or one: replacing one damaged cell costs less; replacing all four on a worn scale gives matched cells. A scale kit bundles cells, junction box and indicator.
4. Corner trim and calibration: after any cell change the scale is trimmed corner to corner and calibrated with test weights.
5. Labor: our technicians repair the brands we sell and can test the cells before you buy parts.

Rules: NTEP load cells and trade scales

On a scale used to buy or sell by weight, the load cells are part of a legal-for-trade device. In the table, NTEP marks cells covered by an active NTEP certificate for that model and capacity. TDA does not require an NTEP certificate for every device, but the scale must meet NIST Handbook 44 and suit its use; some scales do need one, so we recommend NTEP models and can check yours. Any scale used to buy or sell by weight has to be legal for trade, and we recommend NTEP models for that use. Our TDA-registered technicians can check your use; see our NTEP guide and our TDA scale certification guide.

Calibration and rental

• Bench scales 6.2 to 35 kg: after a cell change, in-house calibration with a certificate is $250, or NIST calibration with a NIST-traceable certificate is $595.
• Scales 35 to 150 kg: order in-house calibration or NIST calibration; call for a quote.
• Floor and tank scales over 150 kg: order in-house calibration with a certificate or NIST calibration with a NIST-traceable certificate; call us for current calibration pricing.
• On-site service: $295 + $2 per mile per visit across the Houston area, with calibration charged per scale; see on-site calibration in Houston and our scale calibration service in Houston.
• Budgets and certificates: see how much scale calibration costs and NIST vs in-house certificates.
• Mail-in and rentals: ship a bench scale for mail-in calibration, and rent all types of scales while yours is down.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a load cell cost?

At MNM Scales today, load cells cost $88 to $1,698. Single point cells run $118 to $499, shear beam cells $89 to $198, S-type cells $88 to $279 and pancake cells $259 to $1,698.

Why do stainless load cells cost more?

Stainless steel and sealed construction cost more to make. The GX-1 5K alloy shear beam is $89 and the GX-1-SSH-5K stainless washdown cell is $121.

Do NTEP load cells cost more?

Usually, because they carry an NTEP certificate for trade use. The Zemic B3G 10,000 lb stainless S-beam is NTEP at $247.

Should I replace one load cell or all four?

Replacing one damaged cell costs less. On a worn scale, replacing all four gives matched cells. Either way, the scale is trimmed and calibrated after the change.

What else do I pay for when I replace a load cell?

Plan for calibration and, on four-cell scales, possibly a junction box ($48.98 for the JB-4SS-ST). On-site service across Greater Houston is $295 + $2 per mile per visit.

Can you match a load cell with a worn or missing label?

Call (832) 290-3120 or send photos, the capacity and the mounting dimensions. We will match a cell or quote one to order.