School balances
Practical school scales for the classroom
Ideal for simple experiments and everyday applications - school scales offer reliability and ease of use at an attractive price.
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Why School Balances Are the Perfect Choice for Education
KERN school balances are designed specifically for educational settings and cover all essential applications. They offer easy operation, clear readability and an excellent price–performance ratio. With optional battery operation, they’re flexible and location-independent – ideal for daily use in classrooms, labs and training environments.
Product overview
✔ EFS series: Perfect classroom balances for hands-on experiments, with simple two-button operation and space-saving stackability.
Example: EFS 200-1S05 – capacity 220 g, readability 0.1 g.
✔ EMS series: Budget-friendly school balances with a large, shock-resistant plastic weighing plate and extra-flat design.
Example: EMS 12K1 – capacity 12,000 g, readability 1 g.
✔ EHA series: Compact all-round models with a robust stainless-steel weighing plate – ideal for teaching, lab work and light industrial tasks.
Example: EHA 500-1 – capacity 500 g, readability 0.1 g.
✔ EMB series: Entry-level classroom balance with strong performance and a large LCD.
Example: EMB 2000-2V with density determination mode – capacity 2,000 g, readability 0.01 g.
These educational balances are perfect for routine measurements where fundamental accuracy is sufficient – typical for classroom demonstrations and student lab exercises. They provide a cost-effective solution for everyday use – ideal for students and teachers who value reliability and great value.
Discover our selection of school balances – the optimal combination of functionality, practicality and economy!
FAQ – KERN School Balances
1. Where are school balances used, and what should they generally provide?
School balances support experiments in chemistry, physics, biology and technology as well as lab exercises across schools, vocational training, teaching programs and universities. Typical capacities are around 200 g to 6 kg, with readabilities between 0.01 g and 1 g. In general, a school balance should be robust, easy to use and safe – ideally with a draft shield for more precise work, tare/piece counting, non-slip feet, mains and battery power, overload protection, and interfaces (e.g. USB or RS-232) for data documentation.
Ideal for: general education (schools), vocational training, teaching labs, universities, training centers and learning labs, as well as makerspaces and science centers.
2. What’s the difference between school, laboratory and precision balances?
School balances are built for education: robust, simple to operate, sometimes stackable (e.g. KERN EFS). Laboratory and precision balances offer higher accuracy and more functions. The term “fine balance” is often used informally for very precise instruments and – depending on readability – may mean a precision or an analytical balance. For most classroom tasks, such extreme accuracy isn’t required; for special experiments or research, a fine/analytical balance can be useful.
Need advice? +49 (0) 7433 / 9933-560 · scales@kern-sohn.com
3. What are the key selection criteria?
4. Which KERN series are especially suitable for education?
✔ KERN EFS series: budget-friendly, stackable, two-button operation
✔ KERN EMS series: flat design, large plastic weighing plate, easy to transport
✔ KERN EHA series: compact, stainless-steel weighing plate, versatile
✔ KERN EMB series: entry models with large display
✔ KERN EMB-V: with density determination mode for extended applications
5. What readability is recommended for experiments?
For standard classroom experiments, 0.1 g or 1 g is sufficient. For more precise lab work – e.g. advanced chemistry or university courses – choose 0.01 g readability.
6. Do school balances require legal verification?
No. Teaching does not involve legal-for-trade measurements. Regular calibration, however, improves confidence in results.
7. What power options are available?
Many KERN school balances offer mains and battery operation, enabling use away from power outlets – ideal for mobile teaching or switching rooms.
8. How should school balances be cleaned and stored?
Store dust-free, dry and protected from shocks. After use, clean the weighing plate to maintain long-term accuracy.
9. Can a school balance be used in different rooms without issues?
Yes – school balances are designed for flexible use. For transport, switch off the balance, secure the weighing pan and carry it level with minimal vibration.
After placement: Most KERN series – e.g. EMB, EFS, EMS - are made for quick, straightforward setup: place on a stable, level surface and start. The EHA series also includes an integrated level indicator and levelling feet, allowing precise alignment in seconds when needed.
For standard classroom balances with 0.1 g or 1 g readability, no calibration is typically required after moving rooms. For very precise models – e.g. KERN EMB 200-2 with 0.01 g readability – calibration after relocation can help ensure maximum accuracy.
Buy a school balance – which model is right for my application?
Our experts are happy to help – contact us now.
Phone: +49 (0) 7433 / 9933-560 · E-mail: scales@kern-sohn.com
KERN school balances are designed specifically for educational settings and cover all essential applications. They offer easy operation, clear readability and an excellent price–performance ratio. With optional battery operation, they’re flexible and location-independent – ideal for daily use in classrooms, labs and training environments.
Product overview
✔ EFS series: Perfect classroom balances for hands-on experiments, with simple two-button operation and space-saving stackability.
Example: EFS 200-1S05 – capacity 220 g, readability 0.1 g.
✔ EMS series: Budget-friendly school balances with a large, shock-resistant plastic weighing plate and extra-flat design.
Example: EMS 12K1 – capacity 12,000 g, readability 1 g.
✔ EHA series: Compact all-round models with a robust stainless-steel weighing plate – ideal for teaching, lab work and light industrial tasks.
Example: EHA 500-1 – capacity 500 g, readability 0.1 g.
✔ EMB series: Entry-level classroom balance with strong performance and a large LCD.
Example: EMB 2000-2V with density determination mode – capacity 2,000 g, readability 0.01 g.
These educational balances are perfect for routine measurements where fundamental accuracy is sufficient – typical for classroom demonstrations and student lab exercises. They provide a cost-effective solution for everyday use – ideal for students and teachers who value reliability and great value.
Discover our selection of school balances – the optimal combination of functionality, practicality and economy!
FAQ – KERN School Balances
1. Where are school balances used, and what should they generally provide?
School balances support experiments in chemistry, physics, biology and technology as well as lab exercises across schools, vocational training, teaching programs and universities. Typical capacities are around 200 g to 6 kg, with readabilities between 0.01 g and 1 g. In general, a school balance should be robust, easy to use and safe – ideally with a draft shield for more precise work, tare/piece counting, non-slip feet, mains and battery power, overload protection, and interfaces (e.g. USB or RS-232) for data documentation.
Ideal for: general education (schools), vocational training, teaching labs, universities, training centers and learning labs, as well as makerspaces and science centers.
2. What’s the difference between school, laboratory and precision balances?
School balances are built for education: robust, simple to operate, sometimes stackable (e.g. KERN EFS). Laboratory and precision balances offer higher accuracy and more functions. The term “fine balance” is often used informally for very precise instruments and – depending on readability – may mean a precision or an analytical balance. For most classroom tasks, such extreme accuracy isn’t required; for special experiments or research, a fine/analytical balance can be useful.
Need advice? +49 (0) 7433 / 9933-560 · scales@kern-sohn.com
3. What are the key selection criteria?
- Appropriate capacity and readability
- Robustness and stackability
- Power options (mains and/or battery)
- Simple operation for students
- Easy-to-clean weighing plate, suitable for chemicals/liquids
Questions? +49 (0) 7433 / 9933-560 · scales@kern-sohn.com
4. Which KERN series are especially suitable for education?
✔ KERN EFS series: budget-friendly, stackable, two-button operation
✔ KERN EMS series: flat design, large plastic weighing plate, easy to transport
✔ KERN EHA series: compact, stainless-steel weighing plate, versatile
✔ KERN EMB series: entry models with large display
✔ KERN EMB-V: with density determination mode for extended applications
5. What readability is recommended for experiments?
For standard classroom experiments, 0.1 g or 1 g is sufficient. For more precise lab work – e.g. advanced chemistry or university courses – choose 0.01 g readability.
6. Do school balances require legal verification?
No. Teaching does not involve legal-for-trade measurements. Regular calibration, however, improves confidence in results.
7. What power options are available?
Many KERN school balances offer mains and battery operation, enabling use away from power outlets – ideal for mobile teaching or switching rooms.
8. How should school balances be cleaned and stored?
Store dust-free, dry and protected from shocks. After use, clean the weighing plate to maintain long-term accuracy.
9. Can a school balance be used in different rooms without issues?
Yes – school balances are designed for flexible use. For transport, switch off the balance, secure the weighing pan and carry it level with minimal vibration.
After placement: Most KERN series – e.g. EMB, EFS, EMS - are made for quick, straightforward setup: place on a stable, level surface and start. The EHA series also includes an integrated level indicator and levelling feet, allowing precise alignment in seconds when needed.
For standard classroom balances with 0.1 g or 1 g readability, no calibration is typically required after moving rooms. For very precise models – e.g. KERN EMB 200-2 with 0.01 g readability – calibration after relocation can help ensure maximum accuracy.
Buy a school balance – which model is right for my application?
Our experts are happy to help – contact us now.
Phone: +49 (0) 7433 / 9933-560 · E-mail: scales@kern-sohn.com