Touchscale is a free, browser-based web application that attempts to turn your smartphone or tablet into a makeshift scale. It utilizes your device’s 3D Touch or Haptic Touch capabilities (on iPhones) or, in some implementations, the pressure sensitivity of a stylus or finger on certain Android devices and iPads.
The .ml.mk domain extension suggests a specific version or mirror of the original Touchscale project, but the core functionality remains the same: measuring weight using touchscreen pressure.
The science behind it is surprisingly simple. Many modern touchscreens (especially Apple’s 3D Touch, though newer iPhones use Haptic Touch) can detect the surface area and pressure of your finger or an object. Touchscale.ml.mk
By placing an object like a grape, a coin, or a small screw on the screen, the tool estimates the weight based on how much pressure the screen detects.
Typical steps:
While the name sounds esoteric, the user base is surprisingly diverse.
Do not use this for weighing medication, expensive gold, or chemistry experiments. The margin of error is often ±5-10% or more. It’s an estimate, not a lab-grade measurement. Touchscale is a free, browser-based web application that
For tablets and smartphones, the "touch" aspect of the tool is vital. It allows users to test the responsiveness of their digitizer. By drawing or tapping on the scale, users can see if there is a discrepancy between where the finger touches the glass and where the digital input is registered. This is an essential diagnostic step for detecting hardware degradation or screen protector interference.