Force Gauges | McMaster-Carr

These gauges come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they've passed a test for accuracy. All have a threaded male shaft for connecting additional attachments. Activate the peak-hold setting to retain the highest reading on the display.

Scale: g, kg

Gauges											Optional Handles		Optional Stands
Capacity, Metric	Accuracy, Metric	Measuring Increments, Metric	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Dial Dia.	Shaft Thread Size	Includes		Each		Each		Each
50 kg	±150 g	250 g	9 1/8"	2 3/4"	1 7/8"	2"	10-32	Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Flat Tip Attachment, Large Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment, Small Hook Attachment, Y-Hook Attachment, 3-1/4" Extension Rod	00000000	0000000	00000000	0000000	00000000	0000000

Scale: lbs.

Gauges											Optional Handles		Optional Stands
Capacity, English	Accuracy, English	Measuring Increments, English	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Dial Dia.	Shaft Thread Size	Includes		Each		Each		Each
2 lbs.	±0.006 lbs.	0.01 lbs.	9 1/8"	2 3/4"	1 7/8"	2"	10-32	Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Flat Tip Attachment, Large Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment, Small Hook Attachment, Y-Hook Attachment, 3-1/4" Extension Rod	00000000	0000000	00000000	0000000	00000000	0000000
5 lbs.	±0.015 lbs.	0.025 lbs.	9 1/8"	2 3/4"	1 7/8"	2"	10-32	Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Flat Tip Attachment, Large Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment, Small Hook Attachment, Y-Hook Attachment, 3-1/4" Extension Rod	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
10 lbs.	±0.03 lbs.	0.05 lbs.	9 1/8"	2 3/4"	1 7/8"	2"	10-32	Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Flat Tip Attachment, Large Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment, Small Hook Attachment, Y-Hook Attachment, 3-1/4" Extension Rod	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
20 lbs.	±0.06 lbs.	0.1 lbs.	9 1/8"	2 3/4"	1 7/8"	2"	10-32	Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Flat Tip Attachment, Large Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment, Small Hook Attachment, Y-Hook Attachment, 3-1/4" Extension Rod	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
30 lbs.	±0.09 lbs.	0.2 lbs.	9 1/8"	2 3/4"	1 7/8"	2"	10-32	Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Flat Tip Attachment, Large Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment, Small Hook Attachment, Y-Hook Attachment, 3-1/4" Extension Rod	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
50 lbs.	±0.15 lbs.	1/4 lbs.	9 1/8"	2 3/4"	1 7/8"	2"	10-32	Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Flat Tip Attachment, Large Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment, Small Hook Attachment, Y-Hook Attachment, 3-1/4" Extension Rod	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
100 lbs.	±0.3 lbs.	1/2 lbs.	9 1/8"	2 3/4"	1 7/8"	2"	10-32	Chisel Tip Attachment, Cone Tip Attachment, Flat Tip Attachment, Large Hook Attachment, Notched Tip Attachment, Small Hook Attachment, Y-Hook Attachment, 3-1/4" Extension Rod	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	000000

Compact Tension and Compression Force Gauges

Gauge

Optional Stand

All have a threaded male shaft for connecting additional attachments. Activate the peak-hold setting to retain the highest reading on the display.

Force Gauges
Capacity		Accuracy		Measuring Increments							Mounting Hole							Optional Handles		Optional Stands
English	Metric	English	Metric	English	Metric	Wd.	Dp.	Dial Dia.	Shaft Thread Size	Mounting Hardware Included	Dia.	Thread Size	Ctr.-to-Ctr.	No. of	Includes		Each		Each		Each
5 lbs.	2,500 g	±2 oz.	±50 g	1 oz.	25 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	3" Extension Rod, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000
10 lbs.	5 kg	±2 oz.	±50 g	2 oz.	50 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	3" Extension Rod, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
20 lbs.	10 kg	±0.25 lbs.	±100 g	1/4 lbs.	100 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	3" Extension Rod, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
32 oz.	1,000 g	±0.5 oz.	±20 g	1/4 oz.	10 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	3" Extension Rod, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
40 lbs.	20 kg	±0.5 lbs.	±200 g	1/2 lbs.	200 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	3" Extension Rod, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
60 lbs.	30 kg	±0.5 lbs.	±250 g	1/2 lbs.	250 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	3" Extension Rod, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000

Compact Tension and Compression Force Gauges with Certificate of Calibration

Gauge

Optional Stand

Force Gauges
Capacity		Accuracy		Measuring Increments							Mounting Hole							Optional Handles		Optional Stands
English	Metric	English	Metric	English	Metric	Wd.	Dp.	Dial Dia.	Shaft Thread Size	Mounting Hardware Included	Dia.	Thread Size	Ctr.-to-Ctr.	No. of	Includes		Each		Each		Each
5 lbs.	2,500 g	±2 oz.	±50 g	1 oz.	25 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, 3" Extension Rod	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000
10 lbs.	5 kg	±2 oz.	±50 g	2 oz.	50 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, 3" Extension Rod	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
20 lbs.	10 kg	±0.25 lbs.	±100 g	1/4 lbs.	100 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, 3" Extension Rod	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
32 oz.	1,000 g	±0.5 oz.	±20 g	1/4 oz.	10 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, 3" Extension Rod	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
40 lbs.	20 kg	±0.5 lbs.	±200 g	1/2 lbs.	200 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, 3" Extension Rod	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
60 lbs.	30 kg	±0.5 lbs.	±250 g	1/2 lbs.	250 g	4 3/8"	1"	2 1/4"	M4	No	9/64"	No. 6	1 1/4"	3	Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, 3" Extension Rod	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000

Tension and Compression Force Gauges for Tight Spaces

A slim design allows these gauges to fit in hard-to-reach areas. Housing is brass. Activate the peak-hold setting to retain the highest reading on the display.

Capacity		Accuracy		Measuring Increments
English	Metric	English	Metric	English	Metric	Ht.	Dia.		Each
1 lbs.	500 g	±0.25 oz.	±5 g	1/4 oz.	5 g	17"	5/8"	0000000	0000000
2 lbs.	1,000 g	±0.5 oz.	±10 g	1/2 oz.	10 g	17"	5/8"	0000000	000000
5 lbs.	2.25 kg	±1 oz.	±0.05 kg	1 oz.	0.05 kg	18 1/2"	7/8"	0000000	000000
10 lbs.	4.5 kg	±2 oz.	±0.05 kg	2 oz.	0.05 kg	18 1/2"	7/8"	0000000	000000
20 lbs.	9 kg	±4 oz.	±0.1 kg	4 oz.	0.1 kg	18 1/2"	7/8"	0000000	000000
40 lbs.	18 kg	±8 oz.	±0.2 kg	8 oz.	0.2 kg	18 1/2"	7/8"	0000000	000000

Compact Tension Force Gauges

Press the side of the gauge tip against an object to record the amount of tension required to move it. Activate the peak-hold setting to retain the highest reading on the display. Also known as dynamometers.

Capacity, Metric	Accuracy, Metric	Measuring Increments, Metric	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Dial Dia.	Tip Shape		Each
0 g-10 g	±0.2 g	0.2 g	3 3/4"	1 3/4"	1"	1 1/2"	Flat	0000000	0000000
10 g-50 g	±1 g	1 g	3 3/4"	1 3/4"	1"	1 1/2"	Flat	000000	000000
50 g-150 g	±5 g	5 g	3 3/4"	1 3/4"	1"	1 1/2"	Flat	0000000	000000
50 g-250 g	±10 g	10 g	3 3/4"	1 3/4"	1"	1 1/2"	Flat	0000000	000000

Tension Force Gauges with Scale

Measure tension force as well as weight. These gauges come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they've passed a test for accuracy. They can be manually reset to zero and have a peak-hold setting that retains the highest reading on the display when activated. Also known as dynamometers.

							Shackle
Capacity, English	Accuracy, English	Measuring Increments, English	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Dial Dia.	Opening Ht.	Opening Wd.	Material		Each
500 lbs.	±2.5 lbs.	5 lbs.	14 1/2"	6"	2 3/4"	5"	1 3/4"	1 5/8"	Steel	000000	000000000
2,000 lbs.	±10 lbs.	20 lbs.	14 1/2"	6"	2 3/4"	5"	1 3/4"	1 5/8"	Steel	0000000	00000000
5,000 lbs.	±25 lbs.	50 lbs.	14 1/2"	6"	2 3/4"	5"	1 3/4"	1 5/8"	Steel	000000	00000000
10,000 lbs.	±50 lbs.	100 lbs.	14 1/2"	6"	2 3/4"	5"	1 3/4"	1 5/8"	Steel	000000	00000000
20,000 lbs.	±100 lbs.	200 lbs.	14 1/2"	6"	2 3/4"	5"	1 3/4"	1 5/8"	Steel	0000000	00000000

Tension and Compression Digital Force Gauges with Data Logging Software

Gauge with Plastic Housing

Gauge with Aluminum Housing

Optional Stand

Use the included Windows-compatible software to upload measurement data. These gauges come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they've passed a test for accuracy. All have a threaded male shaft for connecting additional attachments. The tare function lets you reset the scale to zero. Activate the peak-hold setting to retain the highest reading on the display. Gauges cannot be sold to Canada due to local energy efficiency requirements.

Gauges
Capacity			Accuracy			Measuring Increments													Optional Stands
English	Metric	Newtons	English	Metric	Newtons	English	Metric	Newtons	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Shaft Thread Size	Batteries Included	Battery Type	Includes	Cannot Be Sold To		Each		Each
Plastic Housing
10 lbs.	5 kg	50 N	±0.03 lbs.	±0.015 kg	±0.15 N	0.01 lbs.	0.005 kg	0.05 N	5"	2 5/8"	1 1/4"	10-32	Yes	Rechargeable	Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, Windows-Compatible Software, 6 ft. Long USB Cable	Canada	00000000	0000000	000000	00
25 lbs.	10 kg	100 N	±0.075 lbs.	±0.03 kg	±0.3 N	0.02 lbs.	0.01 kg	0.1 N	5"	2 5/8"	1 1/4"	10-32	Yes	Rechargeable	Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, Windows-Compatible Software, 6 ft. Long USB Cable	Canada	00000000	000000	000000	00
50 lbs.	25 kg	250 N	±0.15 lbs.	±0.075 kg	±0.75 N	0.05 lbs.	0.02 kg	0.2 N	5"	2 5/8"	1 1/4"	10-32	Yes	Rechargeable	Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, Windows-Compatible Software, 6 ft. Long USB Cable	Canada	00000000	000000	000000	00
100 lbs.	50 kg	500 N	±0.3 lbs.	±0.15 kg	±1.5 N	0.1 lbs.	0.05 kg	0.5 N	5"	2 5/8"	1 1/4"	10-32	Yes	Rechargeable	Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, Windows-Compatible Software, 6 ft. Long USB Cable	Canada	00000000	000000	000000	00
Aluminum Housing
5 lbs.	2.5 kg	25 N	±0.01 lbs.	±0.005 kg	±0.05 N	0.002 lbs.	0.001 kg	0.01 N	4"	2 3/4"	1 1/4"	10-32	Yes	Rechargeable	Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, 6-ft. Long USB Cable, Windows-Compatible Software	Canada	00000000	00000000	0000000	0000000
10 lbs.	5 kg	50 N	±0.02 lbs.	±0.01 kg	±0.1 N	0.005 lbs.	0.002 kg	0.02 N	4"	2 3/4"	1 1/4"	10-32	Yes	Rechargeable	Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, 6-ft. Long USB Cable, Windows-Compatible Software	Canada	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000
50 lbs.	25 kg	250 N	±0.1 lbs.	±0.05 kg	±0.5 N	0.02 lbs.	0.01 kg	0.1 N	4"	2 3/4"	1 1/4"	10-32	Yes	Rechargeable	Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, 6-ft. Long USB Cable, Windows-Compatible Software	Canada	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000
100 lbs.	50 kg	500 N	±0.2 lbs.	±0.1 kg	±1 N	0.05 lbs.	0.02 kg	0.2 N	4"	2 3/4"	1 1/4"	10-32	Yes	Rechargeable	Tension-Measuring Hook Tip Attachment, Compression-Measuring Flat Tip Attachment, AC Adapter, 6-ft. Long USB Cable, Windows-Compatible Software	Canada	00000000	00000000	0000000	000000