Kanji for "Scale"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "scale". The most popular choice is shown first.

衡

Top pick

equilibrium, measuring rod, scale

Reading: kou

16 strokes

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Related kanji for "scale"

尺

scale

shaku · wisdom

4 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for scale?

The most common kanji for "scale" is 衡, read as kou. It means equilibrium, measuring rod, scale. Related kanji: 尺 (scale).

How many strokes does 衡 have?

衡 has 16 strokes.