The W3200-1200 is the mid-capacity 10 mg readability entry in the Accuris W3200 Precision Balance family — 1200 g (1.2 kg) capacity × 0.01 g (10 mg) readability. Sits in the 10 mg readability tier (1200 g, 3200 g, 5000 g) — for bulk weighing workflows at moderate precision (10 mg) where the 1 mg precision of the smaller-capacity sister SKUs (120/320/500 g) is over-engineered for the workflow.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | W3200-1200 |
| Type | Precision balance with 10 mg readability |
| Capacity | 1200 g (1.2 kg) |
| Readability | 0.01 g (10 mg) |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Recommended calibration weights | W1100-200 F1 set ($618) for full-range; W1005 family M1 weights for cost-optimized |
| List price | $1,226 |
Accuris W3200 Precision Balance Family — Capacity / Readability Comparison
| SKU | Capacity | Readability | List price |
| W3200-120 | 120 g | 0.001 g (1 mg) | $1,220 |
| W3200-320 | 320 g | 0.001 g (1 mg) | $1,307 |
| W3200-500 | 500 g | 0.001 g (1 mg) | $1,513 |
| W3200-1200 (this product) | 1200 g (1.2 kg) | 0.01 g (10 mg) | $1,226 |
| W3200-3200 | 3200 g | 0.01 g (10 mg) | $1,307 |
| W3200-5K | 5000 g (5 kg) | 0.01 g (10 mg) | (sister pricing) |
Pick the W3200-1200 when:
- Workflow needs bulk weighing at 10 mg precision — buffer prep at 1 L scale, multi-tube combined weighing at the 1 kg+ scale, larger reagent prep
- 1200 g capacity is sufficient (step to W3200-3200 / -5K for larger capacity)
- 10 mg readability is sufficient (step to W3200-500 / -320 / -120 for 1 mg readability at smaller capacity)
Precision Balance vs Compact Balance Decision
| Tier | Family | Readability | Use case |
| Analytical | W3100A / W3101A / W3102A / W3002A | 0.1 mg / 0.01 mg | Sub-mg precision pharmaceutical / biotech / regulated workflows |
| Precision (this product family) | W3200 | 1 mg / 10 mg | Standard reagent prep, formulation, bulk weighing at moderate precision |
| Compact | W3300 | 100 mg+ (0.1 g+) | Bulk industrial weighing where 100 mg precision is sufficient |
| Mini | W4000 | 10 mg | Pocket / portable compact weighing |
The W3200 family bridges the analytical-precision tier (0.1 mg) and the compact-balance tier (0.1 g+) — appropriate for the broad mid-range of laboratory weighing workflows.
Application Profile
Bulk reagent / buffer prep at 1 L scale — workflows where 1 kg+ buffer prep needs 10 mg precision sufficient.
Multi-tube combined weighing — combining multiple sample tubes for total-mass measurement at 1 kg+ scale.
Industrial / process biotech weighing — bench-scale industrial workflows where 10 mg precision is standard.
Educational laboratory bulk-weighing exercises — coursework introducing balance-tier hierarchy with 1 kg-scale weighing demonstrations.
Multi-investigator shared bench at 1 kg-scale workflows — shared benches running mixed bulk-weighing workflows.
Method-development workflows — protocol-development workflows where 10 mg precision is part of method-validation precision requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What capacity and readability does the W3200-1200 offer? 1200 g (1.2 kg) capacity at 0.01 g (10 mg) readability — the mid-capacity entry in the W3200 10 mg readability tier.
Where does it sit in the W3200 family? It is in the 10 mg readability tier (1200 g, 3200 g, 5000 g). The smaller-capacity 120 g, 320 g, and 500 g sisters offer 1 mg readability; step to the W3200-3200 or W3200-5K for larger capacity.
How do I choose between a precision and an analytical balance? The precision-tier W3200 (1 mg / 10 mg) suits standard reagent prep, formulation, and bulk weighing at moderate precision. Step up to the analytical tier (0.1 mg / 0.01 mg — W3100A / W3101A / W3102A / W3002A) for sub-milligram, regulated pharmaceutical or biotech workflows.
What calibration weights are recommended? The W1100-200 F1 set ($618) for full-range verification, or W1005-family M1 weights for a cost-optimized option — the W1005-1000 (1 kg M1, $133) suits full-range verification at this capacity.
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with calibration weights — W1100-200 F1 set or W1005 M1 family. The 1200 g capacity benefits from inclusion of W1005-1000 (1 kg M1 weight, $133) for full-range calibration verification.
Plug type at order. Confirm US (W3200-1200) vs EU plug — both at same $1,226.
Confirm at quote: workflow precision tier (10 mg vs 1 mg analytical), capacity, calibration weight pairing, training requirements, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Accuris standard warranty terms — confirm at quote.
Accuris W3200 Precision Balance family (see table above for full capacity / readability ladder).
Pick the W3200-1200 for 1.2 kg capacity at 10 mg precision; step to W3200-3200 / -5K for larger capacity or to W3200-500 / -320 / -120 for 1 mg precision at smaller capacity.
