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What is the difference between a balance and a scale?

Generally a balance weighs to a finer resolution than a scale. E.g. a typical balance may weigh 3kg x 0.01g and a scale 300kg x 100g. “Balance” is a common term in the laboratory world whereas “Scale” seems more popular in industrial sectors.