No it is used to measure pressure
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To measure weight, a scale. To measure mass, a balance.
A balanced scale, which compares the mass of one object with that of another.
A triple beam balance
mass is measured with a balance comparing an unknown mass with an object of known mass. weight is not measeured with the same tools as mass.
Pounds are used to measure the mass of a bowling ball in the US, although the mass of an object that size is usually measured in kilograms in other countries.Pounds (US)