Shipping Bench Scales

Shipping bench scales weigh cartons, parcels and totes at packing tables, warehouse docks and shipping stations. MNM Scales stocks shipping bench scales from A&D, Brecknell, Mettler Toledo, Torrey, CAS and MNM Scales, from 60 lb packing scales to 1,000 lb portable platforms, with USB and RS-232 options for shipping software. Every scale ships free, and we serve industrial shipping operations across Houston, TX with calibration and repair.

Popular shipping bench scales in stock

• A&D FG-60KAM: 150 lb x 0.01 lb on an 11.8 x 15 in stainless pan with column display, a favorite for parcel stations.
• A&D FG-150KAM: 300 lb x 0.02 lb, medium platform with column.
• A&D FG-150KAL: 300 lb x 0.02 lb, large 15.4 x 20.9 in platform for bigger cartons.
• A&D FG-150KBM low-profile bench scale: 300 lb x 0.02 lb, low platform that is easy to slide boxes onto.
• A&D FG-150KAMN: 300 lb x 0.1 lb, NTEP approved for charging by weight.
• Mettler Toledo BC-60U shipping scale: 150 lb x 0.05 lb with stainless top.
• Brecknell PS330 parcel and shipping scale: 330 lb x 0.2 lb, $129.
• MNM Scales Intelligent APM-60 portable bench shipping scale: NTEP, legal for trade, 60 kg.
• Torrey EQB-50/100 bench shipping scale: 100 lb x 0.02 lb, NTEP.
• MNM Scales portable heavy-duty shipping bench scale: 1,000 lb on a 20 x 20 in plate with wheels and handle, $399.

Shop related shipping scales

• Shipping and postal scales, including compact parcel and letter scales.
• Brecknell shipping and postal scales and MNM Scales shipping scales.
• Mettler Toledo shipping scales, including the BC-60 and PS60 families.
• NTEP bench scales for charging by weight.
• Floor scales for pallets and freight.
• All bench scales.

How to choose a shipping bench scale

Capacity for your heaviest box

Most e-commerce and small-business shippers use a 150 lb scale; warehouses with heavier cartons choose 300 lb or more. UPS and FedEx accept parcels up to 150 lb, so a 150 lb x 0.01 lb or 0.05 lb scale covers most parcel work with fine readability. Our guide to the best shipping scale for small business compares options.

Platform size

Match the platform to your typical carton. An 11.8 x 15 in pan suits most boxes; a 15.4 x 20.9 in or 20 x 20 in platform suits large cartons and totes. Column-mounted displays stay readable when a box overhangs the pan.

Column or low profile

Column displays put the readout at eye level. Low-profile platforms such as the A&D FG-150KBM let packers slide heavy boxes on and off with ease.

Connect to shipping software

Choose a model with USB or RS-232 output to send weights straight into your shipping platform and cut keying errors. Check each product page for the interface and cable details; cables are sold separately where marked “not included”.

Charging by weight

If you charge customers by weight, as a freight counter or pack-and-ship store does, choose an NTEP approved scale such as the A&D FG-150KAMN or Torrey EQB-50/100.

Calibration for shipping scales

Add calibration to any shipping bench scale and we calibrate it at our Cypress shop before it ships. Pricing follows the scale’s maximum capacity:

A scale whose capacity is exactly at a tier limit uses the lower tier.

A 60 lb scale falls in the 6.2–35 kg tier, a 150 lb, 300 lb or 330 lb (150 kg) scale in the 35–150 kg tier, and a 400 lb or larger scale in the over 150 kg tier. Calibration usually takes 1–3 business days after receipt. For scales you already own, use mail-in calibration.

Shipping scale service in Houston

MNM Scales is TDA licensed with registered technicians for all scale classes. We calibrate and repair shipping scales on-site at warehouses and distribution centers across Houston and the surrounding suburbs, including Katy, The Woodlands and Pasadena and Baytown, with Dallas, Austin and San Antonio on request. On-site service is $295 plus $2 per mile round trip, charged once per visit, with calibration priced per scale, so calibrating every station in one visit keeps the cost per scale low. See scale calibration in Houston and scale repair.

Shipping bench scale FAQ

What is the best shipping bench scale for a warehouse?

For most warehouses, a 300 lb x 0.02 lb platform such as the A&D FG-150KAM or FG-150KAL handles cartons of every size with fine readability. For high-volume parcel stations, the 150 lb A&D FG-60KAM is a fast, precise choice.

What capacity shipping scale do I need?

Choose a capacity above your heaviest package. For parcel service up to 150 lb, a 150 lb scale works; for freight cartons and totes, choose 300 lb to 1,000 lb.

Can a shipping scale connect to my computer?

Yes. Many shipping bench scales offer USB or RS-232 output to send weights into shipping software.

Do I need an NTEP shipping scale?

Choose NTEP when the weight sets a price you charge a customer, such as pack-and-ship counters and freight billing. For weighing your own outbound parcels, any accurate shipping scale works.

How fast do shipping scales arrive?

Shipping is free, and UPS 2nd Day and Next Day are available for faster delivery.

Can you supply scales for every packing station?

Yes. Contact us 24/7 or call (832) 290-3120 for a wholesale quote, and read our tips for buying scales in bulk.