CLASS 8 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MASS AND WEIGHT

Mass	Weight
Mass can never be zero.	Weight can be zero. As in space if no gravity acts upon an object, its weight becomes zero.
Mass is a scalar quantity. It has magnitude.	Weight is a vector quantity. It has magnitude and is directed toward the center of the Earth or other gravity well.
Mass is commonly measured in kilograms and grams.	Weight is commonly measured in Newtons.
Mass doesn’t change according to location.	Weight varies according to location.
The mass may be measured using an ordinary balance.	Weight is measured using a spring balance.