My bathroom is carpeted with indoor/outdoor carpeting. Does this scale work on carpeting or must it have an absolutely hard surface to work properly?
1317798
After reading your question, I tried out the scale over a thick carpet, and the readings were all over the place! The scale is very unreliable over thick carpet, but it may produce better results on thin carpets (I was not able to test that scenario). I would imagine that all scales will have problems with thick carpets since the cushioning would throw off their balance. It would be best to use the scale on a hard surface such as the kitchen floor.
1317799
All I can tell you is that I'm very disappointed in this scale. Did everything they said, and like you moved from one location to another on hardwood floor and got readings all over the place. Very unhappy with this purchase!
52816
It will not work well on a carpet. All digital scales need a flat even surface to produce accurate results. The four feet on these scales have sensors that need a firm floor for reliable measurements. One workaround might be to get a 1 x 1 foot flooring tile from home depot / lowes and use it between the scale and carpet.
1537407
I would say not as well as it does on a flat surface. When I weighed myself with this scale being on a thick carpet, it was not the same as when I'd had my weight taken at my physician's office. I waited an hour or so and then weighed myself with the scale on a flat, hard surface. It was then the same weight as it was in the doctor's office. I was told, then, by the nurse that it is always best to weigh yourself - on ANY scale - on a FLAT EVEN surface. I believe this to be accurate information. But I wouldn't worry about a difference of 1-2 pounds!!
2264076
I have a hardwood floor, but my assumption would be not accurate on carpet. For the price, I'd buy it and test it by putting 5 lb bag of sugar on it to test for accuracy. Return if not satisfied!! Hope that helps??!
275669
No it does not. I use it on carpet & on hard floors & I have not had any problems. This stepper is comparible to the ones used in most gyms, (at least the gyms I've been to).
615126
It has four little rubber feet so as long as they all touch it should work fine. I wanted a scale that would work on carpet and this one has no moving parts for about one inch off the floor so it does just fine on carpet. If the floor is especially rough as in, say, rustic tile, then I'd use a pad or flat board under it to make sure all the feet touch. The scale base is pretty ridgid but somewhere up around 250/300 pounds you might be able to get it to flex a little. Good choice for odd circumstances tho----
1466940
I have mine on carpet and it works fine. It slides around some, but I put one end under something heavy. I also got mine to lay pretty flat, so that helps.
765186
Yes, it does work on carpet, In fact, that's where I've used it. It works great on carpet.
248093
I have low-cut carpet so it works well on that. I feel it works best on non-carpet surfaces (hard wood for me). Even on low-cut carpet you can it is not as solid when on hard flooring. I don't think it's a deal breaker if you have carpet - in fact, I think it would make the workout even more challenging. Hope this helps. (BTW - not as easy as it looks. Good machine.)
1420247
yes it does. It works best on a hard floor like tile or hard wood. It is not that accurate on the carpet.
248092
I used it on carpet during the time that I had one, it worked well enough although I believe a firm surface would probably have resulted in smoother movement in the horizontal sliding direction. I think it worked about as expected but just wasn't for me.
512913
I've received the same readings wherever I place this scale. As with any scale, it should be on a hard surface rather than carpet or rug since an uneven or cushioned surface can affect the reading. This particular scale gives a higher weight for the first reading after it is moved; this is part of the recalibration process. After that, it should give consistent readings. It will recalibrate when it is moved again so allow for that (weigh yourself more than once and ignore the first reading) the first time you use it in the new location.
1332782
I had it sitting in front of my dryer and was able to move the scale with my foot in order to get items out of my dryer. I have linoleum. I do not know if this would change on tile.
1482221
Have not tried on carpet, but I believe all scales work best on hard floor, not carpet.
1961824
I use mine on carpet, but the carpet is thin not plush and it works fine, hope that helps!
2199136
Depends how heavy the carpet is per unit area. It works initially but loses the grip after a while. For heavy carpets that happens fast. I hope I can find better option.
130412
Like most scales, this scale IS NOT accurate on carpet. I brought the scale out to a fairly low pile carpet and weighed myself. It said I weighed 78 pounds. I weigh almost twice that number.