A&D SJ-5001HS 5000 g × 1 g / 11 lb × 0.002 lb Portion Scale Guide
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- Jul 31
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A&D SJ-5001HS portion scale is a 5000 g × 1 g compact bench scale that A&D also specifies as 11 lb × 0.002 lb. That manufacturer figure is important because an older MNM specification line shows 0.005 lb; A&D's current documentation distinguishes the 1 g SJ-5001HS from the coarser 2 g SJ-5000HS.
Capacity and resolution
The SJ-5001HS has 5000 g capacity with 1 g readability, equivalent to an approximately 1/5000 display resolution. In pounds, A&D publishes 11 lb capacity with 0.002 lb readability. The scale also offers ounces and lb-oz, making it practical where operators switch between metric and U.S. customary units.
Stainless pan and NSF-oriented food use
A&D uses a removable SUS304 stainless-steel weighing pan and lists the SJ-HS series as NSF compliant. The pan measures 230 × 190 mm, roughly 9.05 × 7.48 inches. A removable stainless surface is easier to clean than an integral plastic platform, but the scale body itself should still be cleaned according to the manufacturer's instructions rather than submerged or pressure washed.
Fast response and display
A&D specifies approximately one-second stabilization and a 25 mm LCD. That combination makes the scale suitable for repetitive portioning or packing where waiting several seconds for every result would slow the station. Status indicators show stable, zero, net and remaining battery condition.
Battery operation
The SJ-5001HS runs from four D batteries or an optional AC adapter. A&D's current product page advertises about 2,000 hours with alkaline batteries under stated conditions, while the older MNM listing cites about 800 hours. Battery chemistry, age, temperature and power-management settings can explain substantial runtime differences, so treat published runtime as planning guidance rather than a guarantee.
External calibration and verification
The SJ-HS family uses external-weight calibration. For routine control, verify zero, repeatability and one or more known loads before deciding that adjustment is needed. Use suitable reference masses and the A&D calibration instructions for the delivered unit when an actual calibration is required.
Who should buy the SJ-5001HS?
Good use cases include food portioning, ingredient prep, bakery or kitchen production, small-package shipping, inventory checks, hobby and workshop weighing, sample preparation and any portable station that benefits from a 5 kg capacity with 1 g readability. If the job needs higher capacity, washdown protection, legal-for-trade approval or sub-gram resolution, choose a model designed for that requirement instead.
SJ-5001HS FAQ
Is the pound readability 0.002 lb or 0.005 lb?
A&D's current manufacturer documentation specifies 0.002 lb for SJ-5001HS. The older MNM line showing 0.005 lb appears inconsistent with that model documentation.
Is the pan stainless steel?
Yes. A&D specifies a removable SUS304 stainless-steel pan.
Can it run on batteries?
Yes. It uses four D batteries; an AC adapter is optional.
Is it a washdown scale?
No IP washdown rating is published on A&D's SJ-HS page. The removable stainless pan is easy to clean, but do not treat the entire scale like an IP68 unit.
Does it have a tare function?
Yes. The SJ-HS series supports net/tare operation so container weight can be excluded from the displayed result.
How fast does it settle?
A&D advertises approximately one-second stabilization under normal conditions.
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