also: ばねはかり
spring scale; spring balance; pull tension gauge
A scale that measures weight or force by the extension or compression of a spring. Common in kitchens, bathrooms, and simple force gauges.
This spring scale can measure up to 5 kilograms.
We used a spring scale in the science experiment.
Standard kanji spelling; 秤 means 'scale'.
Rare kanji form using 発条 for 'spring'; it is rarely used.
Alternate reading; both ばねばかり and ばねはかり are used.
Compound of ばね (spring) and 秤 (scale). The reading ばねばかり is the more common form; ばねはかり is an alternate reading.