Does this scale measure anybody else's fat percentage completely off? mine comes out at 9% consistently and it's completely off.
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My scale did not measure bodyfat or any of the other listed measurements. It only allowed me to store my particulars and take weight measurements. Mine was either defective or wasn't really capable of doing the measurements as advertised. I sent mine back to Amazon and they refunded my money.Hope this helps you in determining your next course of action with your scale.
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JW, the only thing I can think of is that you might have set the wrong "body type" - there are male, athletic male, female, and athletic female. I accidentally set mine to athletic female and almost died of happiness seeing it was about 16%. It did went up to 21% after I set the correct type. It's still different from the measurement I got from the Omron handheld though.
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Hi Natalie, I have purchased 11 of these scales between Amazon and Costco for commercial use, I have had one that has done the same thing. It is a defective scale, return it.
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I have no way to verify accuracy since I don't have nist traceable standard weights. Precision seems OK. I have noticed that the scale sometimes doesn't want to zero. I'll turn it on and it moves away from zero (I have seen it go higher and lower). When it does this the zero may wander as much as 10 lbs. Eventually the scale stabilizes. I have not contacted the mfg. I find this annoying but am willing to live with it since it rarely happens.
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I have had no problem with it. I would try recalibrating one more time and if that does not work, call the manufacturer. I saw where many people who did previous reviews called the manufacturer, and received excellent results. As an aside, I use this scale and it as accurate as the physicians.
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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.
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I believe it takes a measurement everytime it is used, you can see the number fluctuate if you are moving or holding on to something. It seems very consistent I have weighed free weights just to test it out and it has been correct everytime.
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I'm sorry, I have not experienced this. I have tried the scale on carpet and tile and I get the same reading. Have you tried moving the scale to different spots on the linoleum or hardwood floor and see if you get different readings? Myself, I would use the lowest reading and feel better about myself.
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It sounds like the scale needs to calibrate itself. when you first got it, did you step onto the scale to activate it and then off to get it to weigh 0 pounds? If not, you could try that.
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I found that the scale was not entirely accurate. I do think that it has to do with the fact that my foot is bigger than the platform of the scale. However, you can work with it, and if you are using it for travel, it will at least give you an idea of where you stand. If you want an accurate scale, get something that is bigger.
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I thought I like the scale but it is seeming to be inaccurate. I step on in the morning same time get one number. I try a few minutes later different number..third try is really ridiculous
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Hi,No, it does not track these things. That being said most scales that track those values are extremely unnacurate, to the point of being worthless. My advice is get this inexpensive scale which is very good at what its meant to do (track your weight and sync with your phone) and get a device dedicated for tracking your fat content such as this Accu-Measure Fitness 3000 Personal Body Fat Caliper Measurement Tool
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I have the same problem. The only way to get around this that I know of, is to first step on the scale, wait for the reading. Then step off and wait for It to reset, or It says ready. Then step on again and It should be correct. For some reason It is off by 4 or 5 pounds, the first time you use It after auto shutoff. I wonder If the manufacturer knows this ?
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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.
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Seems to be consistent. As far as accuracy goes I can't say. Certain scales weigh me heavier, others lighter.
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hi! you need to step on the scale (one foot does it!) and lean on it. it will show 0.0. then step on with both feet and get a very accurate reading. it's truly very easy. i find that if i step on the upper right corner with my right foot, it goes on immediately. hope this helps you!
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any scale can be at sometime. Have you been stepping on it so it registers some weight, then stepping off and waiting until it zeroes? That was my original mistake...not doing this. Was about to toss it, but now it works fine and is consistent
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I had the same issue. I purchased the weights to properly calibrate but still nothing. In my honest opinion, this scale is trash. Sorry