Having an average of 4.5+ stars from more than 130 reviews, there is no doubt that most people consider this an excellent scale for weighing luggage. I agree, too.

For tall and heavy bags and boxes, I would suggest the following procedure for easier weighing and much less risk of back injury:

1. Get two chairs of equal height.

2. Stand on the chairs, with one foot on each chair.

3. Lift the scale handle which is attached to the heavy bag's handle using BOTH hands.

This is a balanced distribution of weight/stress on your body, thus it is less likely to hurt. It is also steadier than trying to hold the heavy bag with just one hand while the scale determines the weight. Steadiness means quicker weight display.