How accurate is this scale? Not how precisely does it read but how accurately does it weigh? I have concerns and see nothing in the description.
1987766
This scale is junk. I'd highly recommend a different scale. This one constantly drifts. Having to keep rezeroing and reweighing. I returned my original and received a 2nd scale and it does the exact same thing.
1987767
Comparing it to my other scales, both manual though they are about the same. This is better for pistols and I just got the 1500 so I could use it for a bigger load.
1987768
If you keep it inside and don't subject it to temperature changes, it is very accurate. If you bring it in from a cold garage and start weighing bullets for an hour it will warm up and loose calibration.
1987769
The scale is dead on! It is very sensitive. It's sensitivity can be a problem for some who think because the numbers move there is something wrong. The numbers move because outside forces are working on it. Vibrations, air currents and such.
1987770
Well...it calibrates to a given 1 gram weight, and once calibrated it gives precise weights on other known items as well...down to fractions of a grain. It also repeats those measurements. I don't know the factory tolerances but for my usage its more than accurate (and repeatable) enough.
1888314
Hi Angela, The Tanita has been one of the most accurate scales I've ever owned. However, just like other scales I've had it doesn't like to be moved. The accuracy, although only off by a half pound or less, takes a day or two before it gets steady again. Haven't figured out why... just does so, I try not to move it.
1297825
I have had my scale for a year. I really like it and have not had any issues. My husband weighs around 320 lbs. and it is the only scale we have had that actually seems to weigh him acurately time and time again. I have not used all the other programs for several months, however when I was I was happy with those too.
201715
It's accurate enough for such a low priced scale. You can adjust it to make sure the needle is pointed to 0 lb, then when you get on it it will show you weight 50 lb.
305658
In my opinion I would return the scale to get your money back and spend it on another scale. This brand/model is not worth the time or money. It has to many glitches to even be useful and could detour your motivation if the reading is off to far (as was the case with mine - the 3rd one that is after returning the first 2!). Best of luck.
1178354
Unfortunately - no. It is so accurate because it is so sensitive. You need to find a flat place to keep it permanently - although it can be reset whenever you move it. It seems like a drag, but the other wonderful aspects of this scale far outweigh this one inconvenience.
1310058
No Problems, If you adjust the small screw on the left of scale, you will get a proper weight. took me about 20 minutes to get it set right.
1694070
Agree with the comment about doing things just right. Mine is very accurate. I will say I messed around with it a bit in the beginning to see what would make it go astray. Generally speaking though it is very accurate. I have had no problems.
123452
Dino: I just weighed the UL20a on my digital scale. It came out as 3.4 pounds. Given that there is a possibility that the scale is not 100 percent precise, I'd say the manufacturer's quoted weight listing (3.3 pounds) is accurate. Diplomacy and collegiality among Amazon customers dictates that I not comment on your age or physical capabilities.:-)Mitch
802665
The scale as far as I can evaluate does not. The scale has some other measuring features but not that. Also I find that when I use the scalefor a 1g measure, sometimes the scale shows 0 but when I pull romaine off the scale reads -1g......go figure. A rare glitch for my purchase?The strange thing is that I experienced that -1g effect with the previous scale I had from amazon, which this scale had replaced.
1410019
As far as I can tell, very accurate and consistent. The scale is very sensitive to minor changes such as removing a watch.I weigh on a very regular basis and compare the weight I get on my scale to the digital scale at one doctor's office as well as another office with manual scales. (I always take notice if the scale is balanced at o before I weigh on the manual scale.). For those of us who are weight conscious this scale is a godsend.
238404
as much as I love the idea of the scale - I would recommend STAY AWAY. The readings fluctuate and it gives a negative reading!!!!???? forwhat I weigh on it
1694751
I don't know what your talking about, but this scale has always stayed in calibration. It'll accurately weigh up to 100 grams within 0.00g. It weighs in grams to 2 decimal places.
1833039
This scale is pretty consistent at measuring small weights. I took a 10g weight and weighed it 5 times (as per your question) and got the same result, 10g each time. This scale is quite sensitive though, a breath or even a draft of air can make it fluctuate and give an incorrect reading, it also needs to be on a flat, solid surface for optimum performance.
1912245
The directions said not to but to give you an accurate assessment, I just weighed myself in the bathroom where it is usually kept and it gave me accurate readings. Then I placed it on my somewhat flat carpet and the first time it said I weighed 14 lbs. It wouldn't even give me the other readings. I placed it back in the bathroom, stepped on it and then placed it back on the carpet and it wouldn't even come on the second time. So I guess my answer would confirm that it would only give accurate readings on flat surfaces where the weigh can't be distributed under the scale to give a false reading. Sorry if this isn't what you wanted to hear. However, I love it and love the features of it. It was well worth the money spent. I also purchased their food scale and love it. Now I want to cook just to weight my food. I am not disappointed by either one and enjoy the nice dcor it adds to my bathroom and kitchen.
1056083
Some digital personal scales costing 6 times as much advertise an accuracy of +- 1%. So if you weighted 150# the scale could read +-1.5 # or 3 pounds. Just because it has a resolution of .1# doesn't mean it' that accurates.
910028
The instructions say it needs to recalibrate. That may be a hassle. But it is a good scale.