Steelyard balance
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For the London headquarters of the Hanseatic League during the 15th and 16th centuries, see Steelyard.
A steelyard balance, steelyard, or stilyard is a straight-beam balance with arms of unequal length. It incorporates a counterweight which slides along the longer arm to counterbalance the load and indicate its weight. A steelyard is also known as a Roman steelyard or Roman balance.