i cant get mine to to measuse grams right out of the box ? i do not have a 500g weight like it wants for calibration, thank you
229876
Hello, please call the RMA department at 866-643-3444. They will gladly help you. Thank you
229877
I have no problem with the scales I have that work for what I need them to thanks they work great
229878
I had the same issue. I purchased the weights to properly calibrate but still nothing. In my honest opinion, this scale is trash. Sorry
1160631
copy this : weighmax 2822-75lb postal shipping scale calibration - into your google search window, & read the manufacture's PDF. You will also see a youtube link appear with your search results, & it covers calibration. I already posted some advice on what to use as a calibration weight ( if you need info on that ). Mine needed no calibration to begin with, & still has no calibration issues.
801755
I wish I could sincerely answer your question. This device has not been the best so far. Constant calibration and off results. I would suggest investing a little bit more money on a better scale.
2109420
I don't have my owners manual handy but I believe it has to do with setting the scale to read in pounds vs Kg. I think it only read 2 places when using Kg? You question dosen't indicate which setting you're using.
765375
I have calibrated my set within 4/100 of a gm.That is using 100 gm calibrating weight.Not bad..
1904050
Have you tried calibrating? I bought two and they were just a smidge off, so calibrated and they are perfect. You might try changing surfaces it sits on. I was at a gem show last week and many vendors used this specific scale.
1135378
It's a good scale but the documentation is either wrong or there's a batch of the BL-1KG-BLK that have the wrong calibration weight programmed. At the time of this writing (1-20-15), the current amazon description and the unit's own docs say to calibrate the BL-1KG-BLK with a 500 gram weight. The scale itself tells you to use a 1000gram weight for calibration when you put it in calibrate mode. I can confirm that the scale is correct and I had to use 1Kg of weight to calibrate it properly. once I figured this out, the scale works awesome and it's a great little scale. I'm sure Amazon will fix it's description soon and the docs as well. Workaround: If you already bought the 500kg weight, go ahead and calibrate the scale using it, although the scale will now think that 500gram is 1kg. Then use coins in a cup (or as another user pointed out, water in a water bottle) and place it on the scale and fill it until it reads 1000 grams just like it would do when you place your 500 gram weight on the improperly calibrated scale. Once you've matched your 500 gram weight, just put the weight in the cup with the coins or on top of the water bottle and now you have a 1Kg weight to properly calibrate the scale. Not super scientific, but since a 1Kg weight generally costs more than this scale, maybe it'll save you a few bucks.
2248543
300g. The sticker is wrong. Follow the instructions to calibrate it then whatever weight it says on the LCD readout is the weight you need to use. I've had 5 or 6 of this same one now, I love it.
1806795
I am usually weighing 5 to 12 grams and I find it accurate. I have at times weighed 2 grams and found it accurate. Hope that helps
1506111
I answered this incorrectly before. It seems when the scale is moved it does need to be re-calibrated so to speak. It won't be accurate at first weigh, but get on it again and it will weigh correctly.
985534
In the User Manual, there are no instructions for calibrating this particular model (ME-5KG), so I'm fairly certain calibration is not available for this scale.
450340
Mine did not come with a calibration weight. Whether you need a calibration weight, depends on your use for it. I make coffee in the morning with it and measure out the grams of coffee I want as well as the oz of water I need for it. I trust it has been pre calibrated correctly. But then again I'm only making coffee.
1290009
You turn the button on/ off, have it on then you choose press Unit for gram or press again for kg,press again for OZ, wait until the screen appear all 0.00 before you place your item on the scale,other wise it wouldn't work. This scale weight up to 5 kg. Check battery once a while.
1577879
Mine wasn't easy to calibrate. You need to press a button on the back and go around a block - - - a complete 360 degree turn. You may have to do this several times to get it to be reasonably accurate. Good luck.
99699
I have not had this problem with this scale, check batteries and I would ask if you are sure you are on the lb and ounce measurement setting not grams, etc. Also if it had any water poured on it accidentally I had to replace previous scale after I spilled liquid on it.
65008
I've never tried it, but have you checked with the USPS to see if they have any calibration weights on site? I'm sure their scales, like all scales, have to be calibrated regularly. You could take it to them and see what they say. I live in a rural area and the local branch is never very busy, so I'm sure they would help me. A busier location may not be as helpful.
431051
Sounds like you have a faulty scale...I suggest returning it for replacement. This has never happened with mine.