Use for postal scale? Has anyone used this to weigh small packages?
361098
I use mine all the time for postage. I actually use it to weigh small packages under about 5 lbs more than I use it for food. But if you need it for bigger packages I would definitely recommend a real postal scale.
1383113
Sorry. I use it to weigh yarn and spices. Haven't needed that much accuracy.
437240
I still go the post office, actually, but with the scale I can write out the weight and know exactly how much to pay. This helps out quite a bit on Amazon and eBay so I can avoid getting screwed over. Keep in mind too, that if you are selling and mailing books you can send them media mail which is far cheaper. The post office will not always tell you about this options, but it works. If you want to print your own postage you may want to look at stamps.com as well. I've never used them, but they sound like a good place to start.
1628759
I've weighed many 4" x 6" bubble mailers on this scale. I've used the same trick another reviewer mentioned - you place the plastic case upside down, and then press the "on" button. When it displays zero, add the bubble mailer (or letter) and you'll see the number of ounces. The scale's limit is a few pounds, so it's not meant for large USPS shipments.
719892
Although this scale is rated at 300lbs or higher, we use this scale strictly to weight packages under 100lbs. I personally wouldn't use this scale to weight people although it is probably possible to do so.
1846698
I dont see why not. I weigh large envelopes that are 15 x 10 1/2". The only problem would be that you wouldnt be able to see the weight on the scale because the box may overhang. I find it to be accurate and great for the price.
2201835
I use it with the paper rolls in it. It seems pretty accurate. The first time I filled each roll I counted and weighed them. I double check the subsequent ones after that by weighing them. They've all been right so far.
471048
I would not trust a bath scales with precision weighing. Jewelry or postal scales would be far more accurate for these fine differences of weight.
780254
Seems to be quite accurate. I use it for shipping packages in the 6 oz to 3 lb range mostly and am very satisfied with it.
1652471
Pretty firmly. I would be careful to balance in the bin the quantity of materials you are weighing. The bin comes off the stand so you can level things out really well before putting on the scale stand.
2003406
I recently purchased this scale with the intention of weighing small packages to mail. I did test its weighing accuracy with another digital scale, & it was almost the same reading - within 1/10th on an ounce. You can choose the unit of weight. I only used it in lb:oz setting. It does have a fluid oz unit setting. You can weigh your container, then clear the on/tare weight to reset to '0', then add your foods into/onto your container. The display will show the item weight since your last clear. When you are finished, clear the weight, & remove your container from the scale. The total weight including your original container will display briefly. I wrote down the weight of the container, then subtract it from the total. Because I am using the scale to weigh packages, it is hard to see the screen underneath the larger package. Thats why I reset the weight to '0' then remove my package. If you are weighing smaller amounts where the screen is not obstructed, then the weight reading is the weight of the item(s) since the last clear. The scale is durable however, it is not sealed against spills getting underneath the sides. Another thing I have noticed. The scale will turn itself off after no activity in a few seconds. I cannot comment on its life expectancy. So far so good. Judy
50961
I don't know that it would be accurate enough for a postal scale, depends on how small. I'd look for a food scale that goes up to the lbs you need but that will do ounces for small packages. Most bathroom scales are not accurate under like 20-30 lbs.
2042998
Unfortunately I am not using it for jewelry weighing. I actually got it for small amounts of fertilizers for my planted fish tank. It works for my purposes but don't know about others.
1260072
Not really. You have to use a VERY LIGHT container or it kind of messes with the accuracy. The scale actually comes with a clear plastic cover that works very well as a weigh container...
1318490
no... but assuming you're shipping something from amazon, ebay, or usps.gov -- their system tells you how much postage is based on weight... i ship stuff i sell on amazon all the time... i just pop in the numbers that were on the scale
131376
Am sorry I just don't know as I have used it very little. Bought it to weigh packages.
1051650
I've used it with a small plate, which has worked well; however, a larger plate may make it difficult to see the digital screen when you are weighing, and once the plate is removed the digital screen loses the last weight value. I love this product used the bowl.