--- product_id: 4200365 title: "Health o meter 402LB Mechanical Beam Scale, Height Rod, 400 lb. Capacity, 10-1/2\" x 14\" x 3-1/4\" Platform" price: "VT176991" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4200365-health-o-meter-402lb-mechanical-beam-scale-height-rod-400 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Height rod 24"-84" range 400 lb max capacity Powder-coated steel durability Health o meter 402LB Mechanical Beam Scale, Height Rod, 400 lb. Capacity, 10-1/2" x 14" x 3-1/4" Platform **Price:** VT176991 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚖️ Measure your progress with precision and style — because consistency is the new luxury. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Health o meter 402LB Mechanical Beam Scale, Height Rod, 400 lb. Capacity, 10-1/2" x 14" x 3-1/4" Platform - **How much does it cost?** VT176991 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4200365-health-o-meter-402lb-mechanical-beam-scale-height-rod-400) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Endure:** Heavy-duty steel base with powder-coated finish for long-lasting strength - • **Dual-Read Height Rod:** Integrated height measurement from 24" to 84" with 1/8" increments - • **Timeless Reliability:** Mechanical design means no batteries, no drift, just pure dependable readings - • **Precision that Never Quits:** Factory calibrated for consistent ±0.25 lb accuracy every time - • **Effortless Assembly & Mobility:** Quick setup with minimal bolts; optional wheeled version for easy transport ## Overview The Health o meter 402LB Mechanical Beam Scale offers a robust 400 lb capacity with a durable powder-coated steel base and a dual-read height rod measuring from 24" to 84". Factory calibrated for ±0.25 lb accuracy, this scale delivers consistent, reliable weight readings without the need for batteries. Its classic mechanical design ensures longevity and precision, making it a trusted choice for professionals and health-conscious millennials seeking dependable wellness tools. ## Description Fixed beam poise bar. Powder coated inside and out for extended life. Heavy-duty steel base for improved strength and durability. Dual-read height rod (402KL & 402LB only) range 24"-84" x 1/8" (60cm-213cm x 1mm). Factory calibrated to ensure accuracy. "WH" version scales include wheels for easy mobility. Assembly required. 10 year limited warranty. Review: Perfect for the price! and CONSISTENT! - 8 years in and the scale is still excellent! Original review follows... The scale just arrived (2 days!). It took 5 minutes to put together. Weighed me to within a pound or so of the electronic scale I am replacing. The difference is, when I step on and off the electronic scale, consecutive measurements can vary by a couple of pounds. This scale, I can step on and off as many times as I like and it does not give me different readings. Resolution to 0.25 lbs. I've found the way to get the best consistency from a scale like this is to find your weight (beam is somewhere between top and bottom stops), hold the end of the beam against the top bar, adjust the sliding weight downward slightly, then gently (slowly, without moving your body) release the beam. If the beam *just* moves down from contacting the top stop and stays clear, you have found your absolute minimum weight (for this scale) - I have not checked the absolute accuracy of the scale, since (as I said) it measures close to what I expected and I am more interested in consistency than absolute accuracy. I stepped on and off the scale several times and my weight stayed the same. I picked up 4 AA batteries sitting on the dresser (3.375 ounces, or less than 1/4 pound) and the beam contacted the top stop. In other words, without my stepping on or off, the scale detected that I had added 1/4 lb to my weight. The difference in weight between the beam just barely contacting the top stop and just barely contacting the bottom stop was ~1/2 lb. So, even if you aren't as nutty about obtaining maximum consistency, as long as the beam is somewhere between the top and bottom stops, you can be confident your weight will be "correct" (for this scale) to within +/- 0.25 lb. The scale is not as heavy-duty as I would like, but what do you expect from a ~$170 scale?. Based upon the construction, I believe that if I don't knock it over, toss it across the room, jump on it, or otherwise abuse it, it will be accurate in perpetuity and I will never have to worry about it getting wet or wonder whether or not the batteries are dying. If anything untoward happens over the course of the next few weeks or months, I shall update this review. Review: Awesome scale! - Only 4 bolts and the connecting rod to assemble and for me no calibration required. I checked it against several known weights and all read dead-on! Best of all it reads 2 pounds less than my erratic digital, ( thank you, God!) which will go into the next trash run. As has been typical with the Useless Postal Service....AKA UPS, the box was delivered ripped open, and no instructions were inside! I went online and easily got them, and assembled the scale. Then, this morning I found the missing instructions out in the street! The scale is the size of a doctor's office scale ,but well worth the price and possible location accommodation knowing you are getting an accurate reading. It's very well made, and all metal, in spite of one description that it's plastic. It's built to last forever! I honestly do recommend this 402LB. ## Features - 400 lb capacity - 10-1/2" x 14" x 3-1/4" platform - Sold in each ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 866 Reviews | ## Images ![Health o meter 402LB Mechanical Beam Scale, Height Rod, 400 lb. Capacity, 10-1/2" x 14" x 3-1/4" Platform - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WAXhB1CNL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I cannot hook the steel rod hook to the lever extension hole. Please tell me what I might be doing wrong.** A: We had the same problem. If you cannot put the steel rod on the lever extension hole, then unscrew the lever extension screw and adjust the lever extension until you can get the hook in and then push the extension up and retighten the extension screw. **Q: compare health o meter physician balance scales** A: I compared Health O Meter scales to the digital scales at my doctors office and fount them to virtually the same **Q: what is the total hight of the scale?** A: I just measured my scale...from the floor to the top of the scale is 58". Hope this helps you. **Q: is it difficult to transfer from office to office?** A: Can you lift 33 lbs? How far apart are the offices? I can move mine easily, but I am 6'5", 230 lbs... ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for the price! and CONSISTENT! *by C***U on May 18, 2012* 8 years in and the scale is still excellent! Original review follows... The scale just arrived (2 days!). It took 5 minutes to put together. Weighed me to within a pound or so of the electronic scale I am replacing. The difference is, when I step on and off the electronic scale, consecutive measurements can vary by a couple of pounds. This scale, I can step on and off as many times as I like and it does not give me different readings. Resolution to 0.25 lbs. I've found the way to get the best consistency from a scale like this is to find your weight (beam is somewhere between top and bottom stops), hold the end of the beam against the top bar, adjust the sliding weight downward slightly, then gently (slowly, without moving your body) release the beam. If the beam *just* moves down from contacting the top stop and stays clear, you have found your absolute minimum weight (for this scale) - I have not checked the absolute accuracy of the scale, since (as I said) it measures close to what I expected and I am more interested in consistency than absolute accuracy. I stepped on and off the scale several times and my weight stayed the same. I picked up 4 AA batteries sitting on the dresser (3.375 ounces, or less than 1/4 pound) and the beam contacted the top stop. In other words, without my stepping on or off, the scale detected that I had added 1/4 lb to my weight. The difference in weight between the beam just barely contacting the top stop and just barely contacting the bottom stop was ~1/2 lb. So, even if you aren't as nutty about obtaining maximum consistency, as long as the beam is somewhere between the top and bottom stops, you can be confident your weight will be "correct" (for this scale) to within +/- 0.25 lb. The scale is not as heavy-duty as I would like, but what do you expect from a ~$170 scale?. Based upon the construction, I believe that if I don't knock it over, toss it across the room, jump on it, or otherwise abuse it, it will be accurate in perpetuity and I will never have to worry about it getting wet or wonder whether or not the batteries are dying. If anything untoward happens over the course of the next few weeks or months, I shall update this review. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome scale! *by M***O on October 23, 2020* Only 4 bolts and the connecting rod to assemble and for me no calibration required. I checked it against several known weights and all read dead-on! Best of all it reads 2 pounds less than my erratic digital, ( thank you, God!) which will go into the next trash run. As has been typical with the Useless Postal Service....AKA UPS, the box was delivered ripped open, and no instructions were inside! I went online and easily got them, and assembled the scale. Then, this morning I found the missing instructions out in the street! The scale is the size of a doctor's office scale ,but well worth the price and possible location accommodation knowing you are getting an accurate reading. It's very well made, and all metal, in spite of one description that it's plastic. It's built to last forever! I honestly do recommend this 402LB. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product *by T***R on March 28, 2011* This is exactly what I was looking for. It consistently weighs me the same, no matter how I stand on it, and provides feedback to 1/4 a pound accuracy. It also includes a height measurement, which some scales don't. It doesn't include any wheels to move it around, but the scale isn't overly heavy. Any man should have no problem moving it around, and most women could probably move it, as well. If this is for an old person or someone not in good health, then just get someone to move it for you. In fact, the weight of the scale is a good thing, as you don't have to worry about it getting knocked over easily once it's in place. It lists the max capacity as 500 lb, but the scale without the counterweight only goes to 350 pounds. If you want to weigh something more than 350 lb, you have to add the counterweight, then look at the included chart to get your weight. This isn't a big deal because 1) it's rare to find a scale that will go up to 500 lb, and 2) how often are you weighing something that weighs more than 350 lb, anyway? The only problem with it is that a scale like this takes up more room than one of those standard crappy bathroom scales. You can't shove it into a corner because the top is wider than the bottom. And it has to be on a hard surface. If you put it on carpet, the scale will rock when you get on it because the carpet will give. So just make sure you have a place to put it, or just accept that the door to the toilet won't open the whole way because the scale is behind the door (or whatever problem you may encounter). I paid $165, which included shipping and no tax, which is a great deal. If you have a place to put it, you'll love this scale. ## Frequently Bought Together - Health o meter 402LB Mechanical Beam Scale, Height Rod, 400 lb. 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