Medical and Healthcare scale – seca 216 (mechanical measuring rod for children and adults)

Flexible use, precise results

The seca 216 has a variable scale with a range of 1.4 to 90 inches that is inserted into a 55.3 inch frame. The plastic frame is easily mounted on the wall at the desired height. As the user can choose the range shown in the frame, the seca 216 is suitable for measuring children or adults. The results are clearly displayed in a window on the side of the rod and held in place by the locking screw on the head piece. Suitable for international use, the scale is printed in centimeters on one side of the tape and feet and inches on the other.

Product Properties

Functions and Properties

• Two different measurement ranges.
• Easy read-out.
• Adjustable head positioner.
• Choice of two units of measurement.
• Simple assembly.

• Abrasion resistant dial
• Fine, high-contrast printed dial
• Fixable head positioner
• Flexible mounting height
• Wall mounting required

Technical Data

• Unit : cm/inch
• Net weight : 3.7 lbs / 1.7 kg
• Measuring range : 3.5 – 230 cm / 138 cm – 1.4 – 90 inch / 55.3 inch
• Product width : 4.7 inch / 120mm

• Product height : 59.1 inch / 1,500 mm
• Product depth : 8.5 inch / 217 mm
• Graduation measuring range : 1 mm – 1/8 inch

How can I accurately measure the height of a person standing?

• Height-measuring instruments from seca make measuring easy, fast and precise.

• The patient stands barefoot (if possible) with his/her back to the wall.
• With feet together, ensure the heels are touching the wall.
• The body is erect and centered on the measuring rod.
• Confirm the corner of the eyes and the top of the ears are level (Frankfurt Line).
• To measure, the user places the headpiece against the scalp and locks it.