Luggage Scales

Baggage Scale - Control your suitcase before travel

Here on the page you will find our selection of smart baggage scales that can help you be better prepared for your holiday.

Perhaps you know this scenario:

It’s soon your turn to check in, and suddenly the person in front of you in line starts to open and repack their suitcase, moving kilos from one bag to another, hoping to avoid extra charges.

A baggage scale can help make the process a bit easier.

When you are out traveling, it is often important to keep an eye on your baggage weight, especially if there is a limit on how much your baggage can weigh before you have to pay extra.

Not all scales are created equal, which is why it’s important to investigate which one suits you best.

A baggage scale is a handy tool to have when you are traveling, as it can help you avoid extra costs at the airport.

Portable baggage scales can easily and quickly be packed in your bag or suitcase, and there is a wide selection of scales, from simple manual scales to digital scales with backlight and built-in tape measures.

There are many ways to weigh your baggage, and besides using some of the baggage scales that can be found in airports, you can either use a bathroom scale or dedicated baggage scales.

5 things to consider when looking for baggage scales

Perhaps you are thinking: why is it even necessary to have a baggage scale? I can weigh it in other ways?

Yes, that is an option, and many for example use bathroom scales to weigh their baggage with, but not everyone owns such items.

Bathroom scales also often do not have the reputation of being the most precise for weighing baggage, and it can often be a much more complicated process than using baggage scales.

Many find it necessary to weigh themselves first, and then step on the scale with their baggage and subtract their own weight from the result.

Others simply place their baggage directly on the scale to measure it, which can be a more efficient solution since you don’t have to do mental math, but at the same time, you don't distort the weight of the baggage while holding it.

You often don’t get a very precise result, and at the same time, it is not an option for many, as bathroom scales are becoming less and less popular in households in today’s Denmark.

When looking at baggage scales, it is crucial to first consider what type of traveler you are.

Are you the type that packs light? If so, you will need a baggage scale that can help you stay within various weight limits set by the airports.

But with all these different models, how do you choose the best one for you?

There are some things you need to consider.

#1 - How often will you use the baggage scale

First and foremost, what type are you when you travel.

If you primarily travel by plane, you should have a baggage scale that can accurately pinpoint your baggage weight, but if you mostly travel by car, train, or boat, precision often doesn’t matter as much, and you can therefore easily buy a model that is less precise.

How often will you use the scale? If you only travel a couple of times a year, it is often not necessary to spend money on a more expensive model.

However, if you often travel several times every half year or more, it can be worth investing in a baggage scale that can withstand regular use.

Once you have considered what best suits your needs and how often you will use it, you can then go through a list of items that should be checked off when looking at scales:

• The scale's platform should be durable and robust
• The scale should be easy to use
• The scale should be precise
• The scale should be lightweight
• The scale should not take up too much space

#2 - The capacity of the baggage scale

Portable baggage scales typically need to have a capacity of about 2 to 4 kg, depending on how much weight your baggage scale needs to be able to handle.

#3 - The precision of the baggage scale

To avoid unpleasant and unforeseen charges, you should look for a scale that has precision of at least 0.04 kg.

This will ensure that you get an accurate measurement of your baggage weight, thus avoiding being in a position where you suddenly have to pay to take your baggage with you, as it evidently was not light enough to count as carry-on luggage.

#4 - The design of your baggage scale

Since you often have to take your baggage scale with you on holiday, it’s important to have a suitable size and design for your baggage scale.

Some baggage scales are small enough to fit in your pocket or the front pocket of a bag, while others are larger and require battery power or an AC adapter to operate properly.

The size and design of your baggage scale is therefore highly dependent on what you have space for and what you need; the design itself should also be something you are actually pleased with, as even though it is “just” a baggage scale, it greatly affects your joy of using it.

#5 - Why use a baggage scale

Bathroom scales can be an easy and simple solution for many, but if you travel a lot, especially if you often carry a lot of baggage with you, it can often be worth investing in a baggage scale.

This way, you also don’t have to hope that hotel, motel, and other types of rooms have bathroom scales available, or struggle to weigh your baggage on bathroom scales.

Baggage scales are typically small units consisting of the scale itself, as well as a hook, strap, or similar device where you can attach your bag.

Both analog and digital baggage scales can be found almost everywhere, but digital scales are usually more common.

With both digital and analog baggage scales, you can secure your baggage to them and lift them, so your bag is in the air, after which you can read the baggage weight on the display (though you need to turn on the digital scales first).

Therefore, whether you are looking for an analog or digital baggage scale, they are typically very easy to figure out, and you don’t have to worry about either pros or cons, other than digital baggage scales, of course, requiring you to change the battery once in a while.