The makeup of economical stainless steel weight sets varies.

Weights 1 g and above are carefully manufactured of stainless Steel and are cylindrical in shape for easy gripping. Weights 1 g to 100 g are of one-piece construction and are adjusted during manufacture by removing material from the bottom of the weight. Weights 200 g through 2 kg have an adjusting cavity on the top that is sealed with a plug. Economical Stainless Steel weights 1 g and above are perfectly flat on top to stack easily on center. Weights 500 mg and lower are made of sheet metal and are one-piece construction with one side turned up to make them easy to handle with forceps. 500 and 200 mg weights are made of stainless steel while weights 100 mg and below are made of aluminum.