For this post, I have put together a collection of the best luggage scales. See my top picks for all the best suitcases.
Our Top Picks
- Best Overall: FREETOO Portable Digital Luggage Scale
- Best Design: MYCARBON Portable Digital Luggage Scale
- Best With Tare: Etekcity Digital Luggage Weight Scale
- Best In White: Duronic Digital Luggage Scale
- Best With 5 Yr Guarantee: Salter Luggage Scale
- Best Manual: Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale
- Best Battery Free: Fig And Pickle Battery Free Luggage Scale
- Best With Hook: Hyindoor Portable Luggage Scale
- Best Budget Buy: Ossian 2 in 1 Luggage Scale with Tape Measure
- Best With Temperature Reading: Pjp Electronics Travel Luggage Scale
Are you one for overpacking?
Luggage scales can put your mind at ease before travel as by weighing your luggage before you go, you can be sure that you’ve packed within your allowance and you won’t have any surprise baggage fees at the airport.
One way to lighten your travel load is to start with a lightweight suitcase.
We’ve searched the market to find the best luggage scales. All of our recommendations have excellent buyers reviews and 5/5 star ratings.
On the lookout for luggage? See our buyers guides to the best medium suitcases and large suitcases.
So here is my list of the best luggage scales.
FREETOO Portable Digital Luggage Scale
- This scale offers precise readings in a choice of units including kilograms, grams, ounces and pounds and can measure to two decimal places for increased accuracy. It comes with a handy backlight which makes the large display even easier to read.
- Item weight: 90g
- Weight limit: 50kg
- Very good reviews. From 14,831 ratings 78% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
MYCARBON Portable Digital Luggage Scale
- This digital luggage scale is made of stainless steel and the ergonomic curve design fits people’s fingers, for a comfortable read. With tare function and LCD backlit display with a battery which can last up to 30% longer than normal batteries.
- Item weight: 90g
- Weight limit: 50kg
- Excellent reviews. From 7,478 ratings 77% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Etekcity Digital Luggage Weight Scale
- Easily measure the weight of individual objects excluding the weight of the container with the tare function on this luggage scale. With unit conversion and temperature sensor. With rubber-textured handle surface for comfort.
- Item weight: 99.2g
- Weight limit: 50kg
- Fabulous reviews. From 8,825 ratings 88% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Duronic Digital Luggage Scale
- Offers accurate readings, easy to use thanks to the simplified strap and hook, unit conversions, and ergonomic handle in a stylish white finish.
- Item weight: 0.16kg
- Weight limit: 50kg
- Very good reviews. From 2,349 ratings 74% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Salter Luggage Scale
- Compact and easy to use with beep which tells you the scale has registered the weight. Made of durable ABS plastic, with tough webbed strap and side release buckle for easy use. Slightly lower weight limit than other options.
- Item weight: 160g
- Weight limit: 40kg
- Great reviews. From 964 ratings 76% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Samsonite Manual Luggage Scale
- Want more of a retro option? This sturdy manual luggage scale with both imperial and metric readings has a built-in measuring tape which can come in handy too. Although not as precise as digital scales it will still give a reasonably accurate result. A lower weight limit than other options.
- Item weight: 100g
- Weight limit: 32kg
- Good reviews. From 495 ratings 67% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Fig And Pickle Battery Free Luggage Scale
- This clever digital battery free scale uses kinetic energy technology to charge. All you have to do is shake the scales a few times to use. Lightweight and accurate, this is a great option for packing in your suitcase without the worry of eroding batteries.
- Item weight: 120g
- Weight limit: 50kg
- Good reviews. From 111 ratings 66% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Hyindoor Portable Luggage Scale
- A wear-resistant and durable digital luggage scale with high accuracy, stable load cell and a stainless steel hook for hooking your luggage onto rather than using a strap.
- Item weight: 0.44lb
- Weight limit: 50kg
- Good reviews. From 1,024 ratings 64% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Ossian 2 in 1 Luggage Scale with Tape Measure
- The cheapest of our selection, this manual luggage scale also comes complete with a tape measure, ideal for checking suitcase measurements before you travel. Being manual there is less precision than digital options.
- Item weight: 140g
- Weight limit: 22kg
- Very good reviews. From 182 ratings 89% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
Pjp Electronics Travel Luggage Scale
- This luggage scale with high precision sensor is easy to read with auto locked readings. You can even measure your room temperature. With a bright backlit LCD screen you will easily be able to see the reading in dark conditions.
- Item weight: 120g
- Weight limit: 50kg
- Very good reviews. From 1,658 ratings 71% of buyers gave this 5/5 stars.
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I hope this list of luggage scales was helpful.
If you think I left any out that should be included or have a suggestion for a future article, let me know in the comments below.
Nicola