Enter the maximum capacity of the load cell and the number of divisions into the calculator to determine the resolution of the load cell. The resolution is the smallest change in force that the load cell can detect.
Load Cell Resolution Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the resolution of a load cell.
R = MC / D
Variables:
- R is the resolution of the load cell (units of force)
- MC is the maximum capacity of the load cell (units of force)
- D is the number of divisions of the load cell’s output
To calculate the resolution of a load cell, divide the maximum capacity by the number of divisions.
What is Load Cell Resolution?
Load cell resolution is the smallest increment of force that can be detected and displayed by the load cell. It is a critical parameter that determines the accuracy and precision of the load cell in measuring force or weight. A higher resolution means the load cell can detect smaller changes in force, which is essential for applications requiring high precision.
How to Calculate Load Cell Resolution?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Load Cell Resolution.
- First, determine the maximum capacity of the load cell (MC) in units of force.
- Next, determine the number of divisions of the load cell’s output (D).
- Next, gather the formula from above = R = MC / D.
- Finally, calculate the Load Cell Resolution (R) in units of force.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
maximum capacity of the load cell (MC) = 1000 units of force
number of divisions of the load cell’s output (D) = 2000
