This weighing scale is a very simple and basic design. You can hang it up by the ring at the top, or simply hold on to it. You can hang the object being weighed on the bottom hook. This scale will weigh anything you can hang, between 4-112 pounds, or 2-50 kilograms. You can weigh your luggage before you get to the airport, or take it on your fishing trip, to weigh your prize catch. You will find many uses for this handy hanging scale.* Overall length of 12.5 inches - made of a brass front plate that is reliable and attractive * 1.5 inch ring on top - use to hold balance - also can hang it on your wall for storage * 2.5 inch hook at bottom for weighing - simply attach the item and weigh your item *Easy to read inscriptions with SAE on one side and metric on the other * Weighs between 4 to 112 pounds or 2 to 50 kilograms - great for luggage