The W3300-5K is the mid-high-capacity 100 mg readability entry in the Accuris W3300 Compact Balance family — 5000 g (5 kg) capacity × 0.1 g (100 mg) readability. Sits between the W3300-1200 (1.2 kg) and W3300-10K (10 kg) sister SKUs in the 100 mg readability tier. Same $459 price as the W3300-1200 — delivers 4× the capacity at no procurement-cost premium.
For complete chemistry rationale (compact balance tier vs precision / analytical, application profile), see the W3300-120 parent page (W3300 family entry) and W3300-1200 sister (100 mg-tier entry).
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | W3300-5K |
| Type | Compact balance — kg-scale bulk weighing tier |
| Capacity | 5000 g (5 kg) |
| Readability | 0.1 g (100 mg) |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Recommended calibration weights | W1005-2000 (2 kg M1 weight, $209) for high-range verification; W1005-1000 (1 kg M1, $133) for mid-range |
| List price | $459 |
Accuris W3300 Compact Balance Family — Capacity / Readability Comparison
| SKU | Capacity | Readability | List price |
| W3300-120 | 120 g | 0.01 g (10 mg) | $459.00 |
| W3300-300 | 300 g | 0.01 g (10 mg) | $413 |
| W3300-500 | 500 g | 0.01 g (10 mg) | $413 |
| W3300-1200 | 1200 g | 0.1 g (100 mg) | $459 |
| W3300-5K (this product) | 5000 g (5 kg) | 0.1 g (100 mg) | $459 |
| W3300-10K | 10000 g (10 kg) | 0.1 g (100 mg) | $616 |
Pick the W3300-5K when:
- Workflow needs 5 kg+ capacity at 100 mg precision (typical bulk reagent prep at 2-5 kg scale; bench-scale industrial workflows)
- 5 kg capacity is sufficient (step to W3300-10K for 10 kg)
- The 5K vs 1200g chassis-tier same-price advantage matters — 4× capacity at no procurement-cost premium
Pricing Note — Same-Price Chassis Tier
The W3300-5K and W3300-1200 share the same $459 list price. Procurement implication:
- For workflows needing 1.2 kg or less capacity — pick W3300-1200 if bench footprint matters (smaller balance physical size)
- For workflows needing 5 kg or any capacity > 1.2 kg — pick W3300-5K (no cost premium for the larger capacity)
The 5K is the default procurement for the 100 mg-tier compact balance unless bench-footprint constrained.
Application Profile
See the W3300-1200 sister page for the full application profile (bulk reagent / buffer prep, multi-tube combined weighing, industrial / process biotech weighing, multi-investigator shared bench, replacement / upgrade procurement).
The 5 kg capacity is a common kg-scale bench balance capacity for academic and clinical-research labs — supports typical bulk reagent prep workflows beyond the 1.2 kg sister's range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What capacity and readability does the W3300-5K offer? 5000 g (5 kg) capacity at 0.1 g (100 mg) readability — the mid-high-capacity entry in the W3300 100 mg readability tier.
Why is the W3300-5K the same price as the W3300-1200? Accuris uses chassis-tier pricing, so the 5K delivers 4× the capacity of the 1.2 kg W3300-1200 at the same $459 list. The 5K is the default 100 mg-tier procurement unless bench footprint is constrained.
Where does it sit in the W3300 family? In the 100 mg readability tier alongside the W3300-1200 (1.2 kg) and W3300-10K (10 kg); step to the W3300-10K for 10 kg capacity.
What calibration weights are recommended? The W1005-2000 (2 kg M1, $209) for high-range verification and the W1005-1000 (1 kg M1, $133) for mid-range.
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with calibration weights — W1005-2000 (2 kg M1, $209) for high-range verification.
Plug type at order. Confirm US (W3300-5K) vs EU plug — both at same $459.
Confirm at quote: workflow precision tier, capacity (5 kg vs 10 kg vs 1.2 kg), calibration weight pairing, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Accuris standard warranty terms — confirm at quote.
Accuris W3300 Compact Balance family (see table above for full capacity / readability ladder).
Pick the W3300-5K as the default 100 mg-tier compact balance procurement (5 kg at $459 — same price as 1.2 kg sister). Step to W3300-10K for 10 kg or to W3200-1200 / -3200 for 10 mg precision at kg scale.
