---
product_id: 11932641
title: "ABFO NO.2 Bitemark Scale"
brand: "lightning powder"
price: "$42"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Lightning Powder"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/11932641-abfo-no-2-bitemark-scale
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 3-circle distortion correction 0.1mm precision scale 1cm grid for photo accuracy ABFO NO.2 Bitemark Scale

**Brand:** lightning powder
**Price:** $42
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📐 Measure with confidence, capture with clarity — the forensic scale that never misses.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ABFO NO.2 Bitemark Scale by lightning powder
- **How much does it cost?** $42 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/11932641-abfo-no-2-bitemark-scale)

## Best For

- lightning powder enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lightning powder brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Practical:** Rigid 1mm laminated plastic withstands field use and wipes clean effortlessly.
- • **Photo-Ready Grid System:** Extended 1cm grid lines enable precise scaling even on skewed images.
- • **Distortion-Defying Design:** Triple-circle layout compensates for angled photo distortions flawlessly.
- • **Trusted Forensic Standard:** Endorsed by the American Board of Forensic Odontology, the go-to tool for professionals.
- • **Pinpoint Precision Measurement:** Millimeter markings accurate to 0.1mm ensure forensic-grade exactness.

## Overview

The ABFO NO.2 Bitemark Scale is a forensic measurement tool designed by the American Board of Forensic Odontology. Featuring ultra-precise 0.1mm millimeter markings, a unique triple-circle design to correct photo distortion, and a 1cm grid system for accurate scaling, this rigid laminated plastic scale is the industry standard for bitemark photography and measurement. Compact and durable, it’s trusted by forensic professionals worldwide for courtroom-ready accuracy.

## Description

Designed by the American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO), this scale has become the standard for bitemark measurement and photography. The incorporation of three circles is useful in helping to compensate for distortion resulting from oblique camera angles. Graduations are all metric except for the width of the legs, which are 25cm wide. The 1cm division lines are traced and extended across the photographic print to grid an image. Measurements within the image are then made relative to these inscribed 1cm grid lines to compensate for any distortion resulting from nonparallelism between the film and the object planes. Specifications * Rigid, 1mm thick L-shaped laminated plastic * Millimeter markings accurate to 0.1mm or better * Overall size is 105mm x 105mm * Gray areas have a reflectance value of approximately 18% * Alternating black and white bars (1cm) permit measurements from grossly over- and under-exposed photographs

Review: Forensic Nurses - Great Quality! Easily wiped off . Great tool!
Review: MM should be labeled CM, but good mm scale otherwise. - Okay, I don't claim to be an expert in forensics or metric measurements but I would hate to have to explain to a hostile attorney in court why my scale say's MM on the CM line. In other words where it is labeled 1, 2 3, 4, and 5, it is really a CM scale. Each CM is divided into 10 mm with the indices below so if your item is measured to the 5, that means it is 5 Centimeters or 50 millimeters long, so this is a 5 CM scale that's labeled as if it were 5 MM. Where it is labeled MM it should be labeled CM and that is how the official AFBO No. 2 scale is labeled. So having stated my complaint, I still rated this a 5 for the price and the usability. As long as you know the difference between CM and MM and that this scale is about 80mm long in both directions it is fine to use. It doesn't matter to me because it works fine for my purposes and for my photo measurements but I don't go to court. Hope you find this helpful.

## Features

- ABFO Bitemark Photo Scale
- mm Marking accurate to 0.1mm
- As seen on TV

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00236V0US |
| Best Sellers Rank | #87,172 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #715 in Science Education Supplies |
| Brand | Lightning Powder |
| Brand Name | Lightning Powder |
| Color | gray |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (132) |
| Date First Available | March 30, 2009 |
| Display Type | digital |
| Form Factor | Mini |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00844272000296 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.94 x 3.94 x 3.94 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.21 x 4.21 x 0.47 inches |
| Manufacturer | Forensic Source |
| Material | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.01 Kilograms |
| Part Number | AF1-3875 |
| Readout Accuracy | 0.0001kg |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Crime Scene, Crime Scene Investigation |
| Size | 10.5cm x 10.5cm |
| Special Feature | High Precision Markings, Enhanced Photography Measurement |
| UPC | 844272000296 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Weigh Scale Type | Balance Scale |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Lightning Powder
- **Color:** gray
- **Display Type:** digital
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Crime Scene, Crime Scene Investigation
- **Special Feature:** High Precision Markings, Enhanced Photography Measurement

## Images

![ABFO NO.2 Bitemark Scale - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f+Lk3WHaL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The photo is quite low resolution. Are the marking clear and distinct?**
A: You will not have a problem unless you are vision impaired.

**Q: Where is it made?**
A: Forgot to check before I left work. Will do and update this post.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Forensic Nurses
*by L***S on August 1, 2023*

Great Quality! Easily wiped off . Great tool!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MM should be labeled CM, but good mm scale otherwise.
*by P***L on January 20, 2015*

Okay, I don't claim to be an expert in forensics or metric measurements but I would hate to have to explain to a hostile attorney in court why my scale say's MM on the CM line. In other words where it is labeled 1, 2 3, 4, and 5, it is really a CM scale. Each CM is divided into 10 mm with the indices below so if your item is measured to the 5, that means it is 5 Centimeters or 50 millimeters long, so this is a 5 CM scale that's labeled as if it were 5 MM. Where it is labeled MM it should be labeled CM and that is how the official AFBO No. 2 scale is labeled. So having stated my complaint, I still rated this a 5 for the price and the usability. As long as you know the difference between CM and MM and that this scale is about 80mm long in both directions it is fine to use. It doesn't matter to me because it works fine for my purposes and for my photo measurements but I don't go to court. Hope you find this helpful.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Real deal
*by H***E on September 26, 2022*

Great Product, Good Price and Fast Delivery.

## Frequently Bought Together

- ABFO NO.2 Bitemark Scale
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*Last updated: 2026-03-12*