KERN EOB 15K5 Postal and Parcel Scale, 15 kg x 5 g, Mains/Battery Powered

In a busy mailroom or shipping department, the KERN EOB 15K5 provides fast, accurate weighing of letters and parcels up to 15 kg. Its large 318 x 228 mm stainless steel platform accommodates bulky items, while the clear 25 mm LCD display shows results in kg, lb, or oz. The scale operates on either the included mains adapter or 6 AA batteries (not included), offering up to 60 hours of cordless use.

Key specifications

• Maximum capacity: 15 kg
• Readability: 5 g
• Minimum load: 100 g
• Weighing plate dimensions: 318 x 228 mm
• Overall dimensions: 318 x 300 x 55 mm
• Display: LCD with 25 mm digit height
• Weighing units: kg, lb, oz
• Power: Mains adapter (included) or 6 x 1.5V AA batteries (not included)
• Battery operating time: approx. 60 hours
• Functions: Tare, auto-off, hold
• Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
• Housing material: Plastic
• Stabilization time: 3 s
• Linearity: ± 15 g
• Repeatability: 10 g
• Calibration: External

Why choose it

The EOB 15K5 combines precise 5 g readability with a generous weighing surface, making it ideal for mixed mail and parcel handling. Its dual power options allow use at a fixed workstation or on the go, and the hold function locks the weight reading for easy recording.

Ideal use cases

• Office mailrooms processing letters, flats, and small parcels
• Shipping stations for e-commerce order fulfillment
• Warehouse packing benches for weight verification
• Home offices needing reliable package weighing for online postage

Good to know

The scale requires external calibration weights for accuracy verification. Batteries are not included; the mains adapter is supplied. The plastic housing keeps the unit lightweight and easy to reposition.