Load cell for a scale

A scale having a load cell, the load cell comprising:

• a monolithically configured measurement body defining a force reception section, a force introduction section, and a joint section arranged between the force reception section and the force introduction section, wherein the measurement body defines a longitudinal axis extending between a first axial end at the force reception section and a second axial end at the force introduction section, wherein the measurement body further defines an upper side extending between the first axial end and the second axial end, and wherein the force reception section defines a recess open on the upper side and the first axial side;
• at least one strain gauge arranged at the upper side of the measurement body on the joint section and configured for detecting a stretching deformation of the measurement body;
• and
• a circuit board positioned within the recess and electrically connected to the at least one strain gauge
• wherein the circuit board comprises electronics arranged configured for processing at least one output signal of the at least one strain gauge and a hardware interface electrically connected to the electronics,
• wherein the circuit board is configured to be inserted into the recess in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, and
• wherein the hardware interface comprises a plug-in connection at the first axial end of the measurement body with a plug-in direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.