Abstract: The Apparatus acting as a counterforce presented for measuring, indicating and recording the weight of the drill string, the torque applied to the drill string and the bending force at the top drive during drilling operations where a plurality of strain gauges for measuring the force of tension, torque and bending with indexing are suitably mounted on the counterforce to optimize the accuracy and limit the cross sensitivity between the forces. The counterforce is installed at the top of the drill string contained within the top drive assembly. Polynomial regression analysis provides the coefficients for digital signal conversion to engineering units. The strain gauges are connected to a circuit board that facilitates external communication for calibration purposes and the sending and receiving of data. The counterforce requires no physical adjustment after manufacture. The circuits contained within the counterforce are battery driven. The apparatus is certified for use in hazardous atmospheres.