Marsden M-165 Gym and Fitness Column Scale, 250kg Capacity, Heavy-Duty Performance for High-Traffic Gyms
- 250kg / 39st capacity, 200g graduations, column scale for gyms, fitness clubs and leisure centres, providing professional weighing accuracy in a durable, high-traffic column format at Marsden's most affordable gym scale price point, without BMI calculation or connectivity overhead.
- Column-mounted indicator at waist height eliminates the floor-level bending required with platform scales, with weight displayed in kg/g or st/lb for flexibility across UK gym and fitness environments where both unit preferences are common among members and instructors.
- Reliable, heavy-duty construction designed for high-footfall fitness environments, where daily use by hundreds of members requires a scale that withstands both physical load and the vibration, humidity and impact of a busy gym or sports club floor.
- Not Class III Approved, designed for gym, sports club, leisure centre and slimming club use; for NAWI Directive-certified clinical equivalents with similar capacity, the Class III Approved M-100 or M-125 column scales are the appropriate medical specifications.
Marsden M-165: High-Capacity Gym and Fitness Column Scale for Professional Weight Monitoring
The Marsden M-165 is a reliable, high-capacity column scale designed for gyms, fitness clubs, leisure centres and slimming organisations requiring a durable, reliable weighing point for high-frequency member use. With 250kg (39st) capacity and a column-mounted indicator at waist height, the M-165 provides professional weighing accuracy in a format that is more practical in high-footfall fitness environments than floor-level platform scales, displaying weight in both kg/g and st/lb to accommodate the unit preferences of different member groups.
As Marsden's most accessible gym column scale, the M-165 is the practical choice where weight measurement without BMI calculation or connectivity is the primary requirement, and budget efficiency is important. For gym environments where BMI calculation and optional height measurement are required, the M-160 is the appropriate specification.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 250kg / 39st |
| Graduations | 200g |
| Approval | Not Class III - for gym and commercial fitness use |
| Display | Column-mounted at waist height |
| Units | kg/g and st/lb |
| Construction | Heavy-duty for high-footfall environments |
| Functions | Weight display, Hold, Tare |
Setting and Design Context
The M-165 is designed for commercial fitness and wellness environments where the primary requirement is accurate body weight measurement with a durable, column-format display. It is not a NAWI Directive Class III Approved device and should not be used for clinical diagnostic purposes. The column-mounted indicator eliminates the floor-level bending associated with traditional bathroom-style gym scales, improving the member experience and reducing the physical strain on gym staff conducting member weigh-ins across a busy club session. For gyms upgrading from traditional dial scales, the M-165 provides a significant accuracy improvement with 200g digital precision versus the 1kg or 0.5kg readability typical of mechanical gym scales, alongside the practical benefits of a digital display that is immune to the parallax reading errors associated with analogue dial formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the M-165 and M-160, and which should be specified for a gym?
The M-165 is a basic column scale providing weight display only, while the M-160 adds BMI calculation via a numeric keypad, a second display screen for BMI readings and an optional automatic height measure. The M-165 is the appropriate specification where weight measurement alone is sufficient for member monitoring, and budget efficiency is the primary consideration. The M-160 is preferred where BMI-based member assessment, goal-setting and the option to add automatic height measurement are part of the gym or club's member service offer. Both scales share the same column format, kg/g and st/lb unit display and high-capacity reliable construction.
Can the M-165 be used in a school or community health setting for pupil weight monitoring?
The M-165 is not Class III Approved and is not the recommended specification for NHS or local authority commissioned programmes such as the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), where NAWI Directive Class III Approved scales are specified. For school health nurse or community health settings conducting formal weight monitoring programmes, a Class III Approved scale such as the M-430, M-420 or M-425 with appropriate certification is the correct specification. The M-165 is appropriate for non-commissioned school fitness or sports club settings where formal clinical certification is not a requirement for the programme.
Part of our professional Medical Scales and Measuring range. Professional gym and slimming scales deliver accurate body weight measurement for health and wellness monitoring in care and clinical settings.
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- 250kg / 39st capacity, 200g graduations, column scale for gyms, fitness clubs and leisure centres, providing professional weighing accuracy in a durable, high-traffic column format at Marsden's most affordable gym scale price point, without BMI calculation or connectivity overhead.
- Column-mounted indicator at waist height eliminates the floor-level bending required with platform scales, with weight displayed in kg/g or st/lb for flexibility across UK gym and fitness environments where both unit preferences are common among members and instructors.
- Reliable, heavy-duty construction designed for high-footfall fitness environments, where daily use by hundreds of members requires a scale that withstands both physical load and the vibration, humidity and impact of a busy gym or sports club floor.
- Not Class III Approved, designed for gym, sports club, leisure centre and slimming club use; for NAWI Directive-certified clinical equivalents with similar capacity, the Class III Approved M-100 or M-125 column scales are the appropriate medical specifications.