Body weight scales can come in floor scales, waist-high scales, and 2-piece remote display scales.  The floor scales come in a variety of models types, such as digital, dial or speedometer.  Floor scales can be used in a number of settings, such as home bathrooms, locker rooms, hotels, gyms or fitness clubs, nutritional counseling centers, pharmacies, and offices. In floor scales, Health o Meter®, Detecto, My Weigh and Seca are the best quality brands in the industry. Waist-High Scales can either be digital or dial.  It depends on what you are looking for in a body weight scale. The 2-piece remote display scales are more accurate and durable than comparably priced floor scales. The nice thing about the 2-piece is that you can mount the display almost anywhere, whether a table or on the wall at any height. Waist-high scales are easy-to-read, reliable and accurate.

While the look and style of the scale is important in determining what best fits your needs, it is the scale capacity and scale resolution that are most important. Most body weight scales have a scale capacity of up to 300-350 pounds, but some newer models reach up to 600 pounds.

Here is an example of some of the body weight scales available in the market today:

Detecto® ProHealth Large-Dial Floor Scales

This scale has a low-profile platform and a large 7" raised dial with easy to read numbers. It reads in both pounds and kilos. The maximum scale capacity is up to 350 pounds /160 kilograms, with increments of 1 lb. / 1 kg. The oversized and spacious platform can easily accommodate even the largest shoe sizes.  It features an adjusting scroll for balancing and setting the scale to zero. The ProHealth has a heavy metal base and a non-skid mat made from quality vinyl. Detecto guarantees this product with a 2 year factory warranty.

Seca 755 Waist-High Dial Scale w/BMI

Considered to be Seca's ultimate fitness weighing station, it not only displays the weight, but also displays the respective overall condition of the user via the Body Mass Index (BMI) function. This stylish body weight scale has an extra-large 8 inch dial with numbers that are easy to read. It reads in both kilos and pounds. The scale capacity is up to 350 pounds and 160 kilograms. The Model 755 features a base made from durable cast-iron with built in transport castors. It comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty from Seca.

Health o meter® 752KL

This heavy duty 2-piece scale is perfect for use in high volume settings, such as clinics and fitness centers. It has a 600 pound capacity (272 kg) and comes with base dimensions of 14 ¾"X 14 11/16". It has many extra features, such as a one inch LCD display, Body Mass Index (BMI) function, RS232 and USB ports. It uses six "C" batteries or an AC adapter. The 752KL can also be easily calibrated in the field and comes with a 3 year warranty.

Talking bathroom scales are great for people that want to monitor their weight but are blind or visually impaired so that they cannot read the display.

Newline Digital Talking Bathroom Scale SCB-105 -

This basic scale can be found for less than $50.  This is a talking scale that has all of the features of standard digital bathroom scale.  For instance, it can hold up to 440 pounds, so most people will have no issue with using this scale.  It is accurate within 1 percent of your body weight.  However, what makes this scale stand apart from others is that it is a talking bathroom scale.  The voice can announce your weight in either kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).  You can turn the voice off if you do not want to use.  There is also a large LED display for those that can read the display.  This is the scale I would recommend if you need one with voice announcements.

My Weigh Phoenix TBF 440 Talking Body Fat Scale 2009 Version -

Having to use a talking bathroom scale does not mean that you have go without the function of reading your body fat percentage.  Lately, this feature is becoming standard on most scales so you are starting to expect it.  With the TBF 440 you get the benefit of voice announcements along with the ability to read your body fat percentage.  This scale can also be found for around $50 so I would definitely recommend this one.

My Weigh FunWeigh Fun Talking Digital Scale -

Okay, a talking bathroom scale does not just have to be for the visually impaired.  While this scale does help those that cannot see the readout display, it also adds some fun by having joke expressions built in so that when you step on the scale you may hear something like, "Is someone else on here with you?" or "I think you just broke me".  This can be funny for a while, but there only 8 different phrases so you will probably get used to them after a couple weeks.  However, this talking bathroom scale still does the job you want it to do so if you think that the joke expressions may help brighten the beginning of your day I would suggest this scale.

One important function that all of these scales include is the ability to turn off the voice feature.  There may be times when you want to weigh yourself but not announce your weight to everyone within hearing distance.

Salter bathroom scales are top tier scales and are some of the best scales I have tried.  Most people are just interested in knowing their weight and wouldn't mind having a nice looking scale that they don't have to hide away in their bathroom closet.  Salter bathroom scales are not only very accurate, but they all have very sleek looks.

Salter Digital Silver Scale 9037 -

This is one of the Salter bathroom scales that can be found for a very low price, often below $40.  This model is very sleek and slim.  As the name applies, the scale is silver in color.  The LCD readout is a very easy to read 2" so even tall people can read the numbers without having to bend down.  The platform is wide so that just about anyone will be comfortable stepping onto this scale.

Salter bathroom scales have a lifetime warranty so you can be assured that your investment will last.  On the rare occasion that there is a problem with the scale, Salter will gladly honor their warranty.

Salter 979 Large Digital Platform Bathroom Scale with Raised Display -

Of the Salter bathroom scales, the 979 has a very unique design.  First of all, the platform is white with a clear coating.  It is a beautiful finish that many people will enjoy.  However, what really stands out is the raised display.  The display is raised several inches above the platform.  Combined with a large 2 inch LCD display, the raised display makes this the easiest to read of all Salter bathroom scales.  If you have trouble seeing the display on most bathroom scales I would highly suggest the Salter 979 scale.  This scale can be found for around $60-70.

Salter 9108 Body Fat and Body Water Scale -

While most Salter bathroom scales just focus on providing you with your weight, the 9108 has the added advantage of providing you with your body fat and body water percentage.  This feature is great for people that consider that just losing weight is not enough and that they want to reach a certain proportion of body mass.

The 9108 also provides a BMI reading and caloric reference information so that you can get a ballpark figure of what you can eat each day to maintain or lose weight.

The Pelouze digital scale model PE10 is one of many scales produced by Pelouze that is used as a postage scale.  For people that need to weigh small packages or large envelopes, this Pelouze digital scale will fit the needs perfectly.  The scale is very accurate so you will not run into the problem of underpaying postage, or more importantly, overpaying postage.  The PE10 includes a postal rate chart to help determine the amount of postage that you will need.

While the PE10 is for mailers/shippers that send small packages or envelopes, you can look at the P250S for your larger packages.  This Pelouze digital scale has a capacity of 250 pounds!  This is a heavy duty scale that is meant to handle some abuse.  The platform is 12.5" X 13.5", which can be small for some large packages.  To solve that problem, the P250S has a Memory-Lock feature so that you can read the weight after you remove the large package.

Pelouze actually makes several digital postal scales.  One of their scales has a USB interface so that you can connect to your computer to use postage printing software.  Supported software includes DYMO Stamps and Endicia software.  Not only that, but the USB cable powers the scale so if you are using the USB cable you do not have to worry about an AC adapter or having fresh batteries.

Overall, if you are looking for a scale to assist you with shipping or mailing, you will want to consider a Pelouze digital scale.