3D Touch Scale

Use your iPhone as a scale for light objects

  1. Open the test in Safari on an iPhone with 3D Touch.
  2. Place a soft capacitive object in the center of the scale.
  3. Tap Tare, then read the weight. Do not exceed 100 g.
The scale requires Safari and an iPhone with pressure-sensitive 3D Touch. Use only soft, light objects up to 100 g. Hard, sharp or abrasive objects can scratch or damage the screen.
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Place a capacitive object on the circle
Place object here
Precise calibration

After using Tare, place an object of known weight on the circle and enter its weight.

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How to weigh an object with 3D Touch

  1. Open this page in Safari on a compatible iPhone and tap “Measure weight” to open the full-screen scale.
  2. If you use a soft conductive pad or container, place it on the circle first and tap “Tare”. The display will ignore its pressure.
  3. Place one soft, light capacitive object in the center. Keep it still until the reading settles, and never exceed 100 g.

Which iPhones are compatible?

Pressure measurement requires Apple’s hardware 3D Touch sensor and Safari. Compatible models:

  • iPhone 6s
  • iPhone 6s Plus
  • iPhone 7
  • iPhone 7 Plus
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max

How 3D Touch measures weight

Compatible iPhone screens report relative touch force. The test converts that signal into an estimated weight and animates the weighing surface as pressure changes. The object must create a capacitive touch, either directly or through a suitable soft conductive holder. Ordinary plastic, glass and other insulating objects may not be detected.

Tare, sensitivity and manual calibration

“Tare” subtracts the current pressure, which is useful when a holder is already resting on the screen. Select the same Light, Medium or Firm sensitivity that is set in the iPhone’s 3D Touch settings. For a better estimate, open “Precise calibration”, tare the holder, place a reference object of known weight on the circle, enter its weight in grams and tap “Calibrate”. Repeat calibration whenever the phone, screen protector, holder or touch conditions change.

Accuracy and safety

This is an experimental browser tool, not a certified scale. Readings can vary with the iPhone model, touch sensitivity, position, contact area, screen protector and movement. Use the result only as an approximation. Do not use it for medicine, jewellery, cooking portions or any decision that needs an accurate measurement. Use only soft objects up to 100 g; hard, sharp, hot, wet or abrasive items can damage the screen.