# Load Sensor - 50kg

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SEN-10245 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/load-sensor-50kg.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/load-sensor-50kg.html.md))

This load sensor is the same one found in digital bathroom scales (you know, the ones you use in January for your New Year’s resolutions, and then forget about a month later). This sensor can measure up to about 110 pounds. Check the video below for a simple explanation on how these work and how to use them.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $12.05 (inc GST) — $10.95 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $10.63 (exc GST) · 25+ $10.41 (exc GST) · 100+ $9.97 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 4 today, and up to 8 more in 5–11 days.

## Description

This load sensor, sometimes called a strain gauge, is the same one found in digital bathroom scales (you know, the ones you use in January for your New Year's resolutions, and then forget about a month later). This sensor can measure up to about 110 pounds. Check the video below for a simple explanation on how these work and how to use them.

### Features

- 30cm cable length

### Documents

- [Specifications](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/loadsensor_35761fcb441.pdf)
- [Getting Started with Load Cells](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/getting-started-with-load-cells)
- [HX711 Breakout Hookup Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/load-cell-amplifier-hx711-breakout-hookup-guide)
- Load Sensor Tutorial (NerdKits)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/s/e/sen-10245-1.jpg)