Basic force meters can be constructed using springs or a rubber band to measure forces acting upon an object. The first basic force meter was created by British scientist Robert Hooke in 1678 using the scientific principles of Sir Isaac Newton.
Digital force meters are used in scientific settings, such as laboratories and industrial settings. Force meters are used in research and development to measure forces such as mass and weight.
Spring or rubber band force meters can be used for measurements, such as measuring the gravitational force on an object moving up an incline. Robert Hooke's force meter shows the amount of movement of the force meter spring is equal the amount of force applied to an object.