Scales intended for mobile use have to be lightweight. The compact Seca 876 weighs in at less than 4 kilograms. This scale is nevertheless very stable and suitable for persons weighing up to 250 kg / 550 lbs. It stands firmly on four leveling bases that guarantee stability, even when small children are weighed while held by an adult. The mother/child-function ascertains the tare of the weight with just the touch of a button.