A standing weight and price scale is a commercial weighing instrument primarily used in retail and market environments to simultaneously measure the weight of an item and calculate its price. These scales are typically floor-standing or tall bench-top models, featuring a platform for goods, and a tall pole-mounted digital display that shows both the weight (in kilograms or grams) and the calculated price (based on a pre-entered unit price). They often include features like tare, unit price memory, and sometimes a customer-facing display. Essential for butchers, greengrocers, and general retail outlets in Kenya, they streamline transactions by providing transparent and accurate weighing and pricing at the point of sale.