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Scales

ScalesThroughout the history of mankind weight has always been an important factor in society, we are not talking only human just weight but also the weight of objects.

The scale or balance was important in ancient times to determine the price of things like food and tools were sold at the time, from this time reflects the importance of scale to the development of some human activities such as mercantilism.

The weighing scale or older has its beginnings in the year 5000 BC, where the first signs of weight measurement were made by the Babylonians and Egyptians. These rustic scales were so efficient that the error was only 2 percent, experts said today.

This useful tool begins its development better known in ancient Rome, where the invention of the balance by charging merchants for the products was the main development to what they are today. Read the rest of this entry »

Weighing objects

Throughout history it has been necessary to identify objects despite their value or the cost of transport. Each civilization has used different measurement standards, and now the kilogram is the base according to the International System of Units.

Weighing objects</b>The old analog scales have been replaced by sophisticated electronic devices that can provide a digital measurement of weight immediately.

These scales are used in the home through the bathroom scale, as in the work with precision industrial scales that can measure up to tons.

Bathroom or kitchen scales digital

Technology has allowed scales to shrink to a minimum, being very fashionable lately transparent scales that reduce the visual impact and can be stored in any space.

In the kitchen for weighing food still apply the old analog scales, while day to day will be replaced by their digital companions.