Question About Scales that Measure Pressure

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A specific type of scale is needed to measure the pressure exerted while pulling body weight down on a surface, rather than just measuring weight. The scale must provide immediate readings, similar to laboratory scales, rather than the delayed response of standard household digital scales. It should be capable of measuring higher forces than just body weight. Seeking advice from a store that specializes in industrial scales is recommended for finding the right product. This approach will likely lead to a suitable solution for the pressure measurement needs.
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I'm trying to find a certain type of scale that will measure the pressure I exert on it but I'm not really an expert on scales. I need one that will easily read the amount of pressure when I'm grabbing a counter or something and pulling my body weight down upon it. So I need one that can measure forces a lot higher just my weight. And the other stipulation for it is that it needs to be able to be read as I'm pushing down on it such as scales in labs that measure weights or chemical samples and not like a standard household digital weight scale that takes a few seconds to figure out your weight. If anyone could help me with this or even lead me on the right track that would be awesome.
 
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I think you should contact someone from a store that sales industrial scales and talk to them. They should be able to help you figure out what you need.
 

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