5kg Load Cell Weight Sensor – Strain Gauge for HX711 Arduino Scale

5kg Load Cell Weight Sensor – Strain Gauge for HX711 Arduino Scale

The 5kg Load Cell is a precision strain gauge sensor designed for accurate weight measurement in DIY digital scales, industrial weighing systems, and Arduino/Raspberry Pi projects. Made from high-quality aluminum alloy with a 4-wire color-coded cable, it pairs perfectly with the HX711 24-bit ADC amplifier module to deliver reliable and repeatable weight readings.

Whether you're building a kitchen scale, a postal scale, or a smart weight monitoring system, this load cell provides the accuracy and durability you need.

Key Features

• 5kg Capacity — suitable for small to medium weight measurement applications
• Aluminum Alloy Body — lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable
• 4-Wire Output — color-coded wires: Red (E+), Black (E-), White (S-), Green (S+)
• HX711 Compatible — works directly with HX711 ADC amplifier module
• High Accuracy — strain gauge technology for precise readings
• Mounting Holes — easy to mount on flat surfaces or scale platforms
• Wheatstone Bridge Circuit — for stable and linear output

Specifications

• Capacity: 5kg
• Material: Aluminum Alloy
• Output: 4-wire (Red, Black, White, Green)
• Excitation Voltage: 3–10V DC
• Output Sensitivity: 1.0 ± 0.1 mV/V
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +65°C
• Recommended ADC: HX711 24-bit amplifier

Wire Color Guide

• Red — Excitation+ (E+)
• Black — Excitation- (E-)
• White — Signal- (S-)
• Green — Signal+ (S+)

Applications

• Arduino / Raspberry Pi digital weighing scales
• Kitchen and postal scales
• Industrial weight monitoring systems
• Smart IoT weight sensors
• Robotics and automation force sensing