> [!infobox|left wikipedia] > # Merchant's Scale > ![[merchant's scale - michael fitzhywel.webp|cover hsmall]] > ##### Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Category** | Adventuring Gear | > | **Weight** | 3 lbs. | > | **Cost** | 5 GP | > | **Tags** | Adventuring Gear | # Description A Merchant's Scale includes a small balance, pans, and a suitable assortment of weights up to 2 pounds. With it, you can measure the exact weight of small objects, such as raw precious metals or trade goods, to help determine their worth. # Credit Information taken from the _Player's Handbook (2014)_. Image credit: Adventuring Gear: Tools – Michael Fitzhywel \[[Artstation link](https://www.artstation.com/artwork/xGNYY)]