Produce Scale Buying Guide: NTEP Retail Price Computing Scales at Live Prices
Our top produce scale for grocery departments is the NTEP Torrey PC-40LT price computing scale, 40 lb x 0.01 lb with a raised tower display shoppers can read across the counter, on sale for $272.00 (regular $438.00), in stock.
Short answer: a produce scale is an NTEP-approved price computing scale that weighs fruit and vegetables and multiplies the weight by the price per pound, so the customer sees the weight, unit price and total. For a grocery produce department, buy the Torrey PC-40LT at $272.00 so shoppers can read the tower display across the counter. The Torrey LPC-40L is the best value at $191.00, the Torrey PC-80L handles 80 lb cases for $288.00, and the IP66 washdown Adam WBZ-30a suits wet produce for $199.00, all NTEP approved and in stock. Add in-house or NIST calibration before it ships.
Retail scale guides from MNM Scales
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- Best scale for farmers markets
- Meat scale buying guide
- Deli scale with label printer
- CAS LP-1000N manual, explained
- Bench scale buying guide
Top pick: Torrey PC-40LT price computing scale with tower, 40 lb x 0.01 lb
On sale for $272.00 (regular $438.00), in stock. The PC-40LT weighs up to 40 lb in 0.01 lb steps and shows the weight, price per pound and total on the operator display and on an adjustable tower display your customer reads across the counter. It stores 100 PLUs with 4 direct-access keys, has an all-stainless case with an 11.45 x 14.05 in plate, and runs about 100 hours on its rechargeable battery or on the included AC adapter. It is NTEP Class III legal for trade under Certificate of Conformance 95-041A12. Call us to match capacity and calibration to your store before you order.
Produce scales in stock at live prices
| Produce scale | Capacity x division | Price | Customer display | Build | NTEP certificate | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey LPC-40L | 40 lb x 0.01 lb | $191.00 (reg. $302.00) | Rear backlit LCD | Stainless case and plate | NTEP Class III, CC 06-046A4 | Best value for produce counters, stands and small grocers |
| Torrey PC-40LT | 40 lb x 0.01 lb | $272.00 (reg. $438.00) | Adjustable tower | All stainless | NTEP Class III, CC 95-041A12 | Grocery produce departments with customers across a counter |
| Torrey PC-80L | 80 lb x 0.02 lb | $288.00 (reg. $438.00) | Rear backlit LCD | All stainless | NTEP Class III, CC 95-041A12 | Cases, sacks of potatoes and onions, watermelons and bulk sales |
| Adam WBZ-6a | 6 lb / 3 kg x 0.002 lb | $199.00 (reg. $355.00) | Rear backlit LCD | IP66 washdown, stainless pan | NTEP Class III, CC 10-082A1 | Berries, herbs, mushrooms, nuts and dried fruit |
| Adam WBZ-15a | 15 lb / 6 kg x 0.005 lb | $198.00 | Rear backlit LCD | IP66 washdown, stainless pan | NTEP Class III, CC 10-082A1 | Bagged produce at wet or misted displays |
| Adam WBZ-30a | 30 lb / 15 kg x 0.01 lb | $199.00 (reg. $355.00) | Rear backlit LCD | IP66 washdown, stainless pan | NTEP Class III, CC 10-082A1 | Washdown produce counters that weigh up to 30 lb |
Prices and stock are from our live store on November 10, 2026. Each certificate was checked against the NCWM NTEP database. Browse every model in price computing scales.
What a produce scale does
Produce scales, retail scales and price computing scales are the same family. You enter or recall a price per pound, set the produce on the plate, and the scale calculates the total price while the shopper watches the weight and price on the customer display. PLU memory keys store your most common items, such as bananas, tomatoes and avocados, so cashiers and clerks recall the price with one key press. Tare removes the weight of bags, trays and clamshells so the customer pays only for the produce.
How to choose a produce scale
Capacity and division
Most grocery produce weighing fits a 30 lb or 40 lb retail scale with a 0.01 lb division. Pick 80 lb, such as the PC-80L, when you sell by the case or sack. For small, high-value items like berries, herbs and nuts, a 6 lb or 15 lb model reads in finer steps (0.002 lb or 0.005 lb). The division shown in legal-for-trade mode is the step you charge on, so buy the capacity you need rather than the largest one.
Customer display
Every produce scale here shows the weight, unit price and total to the customer. A tower display, as on the PC-40LT, raises that readout above the counter so shoppers see it from the other side of a tall case or register.
Washdown protection
Misted produce displays, wet greens and ice leave water on the scale. The Adam WBZ series has an IP66 washdown housing and a grade 304 stainless pan, so it handles daily cleaning. Read our washdown scales guide to match protection to your space.
Power and portability
All six models run on an AC adapter or a built-in rechargeable battery, so you can move them between registers, endcaps and seasonal displays. The Torrey models run about 100 hours per charge.
Labels and pre-packed produce
If you pre-pack produce in trays and need printed price labels, pair the scale with a printer. See our scale printer guide for options. The Torrey models also include a pre-pack mode and an RS-232 port.
Produce scale rules: legal for trade in Texas
- NTEP approval: any scale used to sell produce by weight must be NTEP approved and used in its legal-for-trade setup. Every produce scale in our table holds an NTEP Certificate of Conformance. Read what NTEP and legal for trade mean, or check a model with our legal-for-trade scale checker.
- Net weight only: tare out bags, trays and containers so the customer pays only for the produce.
- Texas registration and inspection: commercial scales in Texas are registered with the Texas Department of Agriculture and inspected. Our TDA scale certification guide covers the steps.
- Placed in service: when a registered service company installs or repairs a commercial scale, it files a placed-in-service report. Learn more about the RWM-780 placed-in-service report.
- Customer view: shoppers must be able to see the weight and price, which is why each of these scales has a customer display.
Selling at a market stall instead of a store? Our best scale for farmers markets guide covers portable setups.
Calibration for produce scales
Each produce scale can ship calibrated, with a certificate, before it leaves our warehouse. Pricing follows the scale’s maximum capacity:
| Produce scale | Capacity tier | In-house calibration with certificate (NIST-tested weights) | NIST calibration with NIST-traceable certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam WBZ-6a, WBZ-15a | 2.2 to 6.2 kg | $195.00 | $495.00 |
| Torrey LPC-40L, PC-40LT, Adam WBZ-30a | 6.2 to 35 kg | $250.00 | $595.00 |
| Torrey PC-80L | 35 to 150 kg | $350.00 | $750.00 |
Already own a produce scale? We calibrate scales on-site across Houston and its suburbs, and nationwide by mail with mail-in scale calibration, in-house or NIST. See how often a scale should be calibrated and what scale calibration costs.
Why buy your produce scale from MNM Scales
We are an authorized dealer for Torrey and Adam Equipment and ship from our Houston-area warehouse. Our TDA-licensed service company calibrates new scales before shipping and repairs all brands and types of scales through our Houston scale repair service. Every price on this page is live, and our team can help you choose a capacity, display and calibration level by phone.
Frequently asked questions
What is a produce scale?
A produce scale is a price computing scale, or retail scale, that weighs fruit and vegetables and calculates the total price from the price per pound. Shoppers see the weight, unit price and total on a customer display. The Torrey PC-40LT is our top pick at $272.00.
Does a produce scale have to be NTEP approved?
Yes. Any scale used to sell produce by weight must be NTEP approved and set up for legal-for-trade use. All six produce scales on this page are NTEP Class III. Check any model with our legal-for-trade scale checker.
What capacity produce scale do I need?
A 30 lb or 40 lb produce scale with a 0.01 lb division fits most grocery produce departments. Choose 80 lb for cases and sacks, or 6 lb to 15 lb for berries, herbs and other small, high-value items.
Do I need a washdown produce scale?
Choose washdown when the scale sits near misted displays, wet greens or ice. The Adam WBZ-6a, WBZ-15a and WBZ-30a have IP66 washdown housings. See our washdown scales guide.
Can a produce scale print price labels?
The Torrey models have an RS-232 port and a pre-pack mode, so they can connect to a label printer for pre-packed produce. See our scale printer guide.
Should my produce scale be calibrated before I use it?
Yes. Add in-house calibration with a certificate from $195.00, or NIST calibration with a NIST-traceable certificate from $495.00, and the scale ships ready to use. See how often a scale should be calibrated.