Do you have to calibrate this scale or is it already calibrated when you get it?
1349896
Mine is not calibrated and is way off. They expect me to find a 5 lb. weight somewhere in order to calibrate the item.
1349897
I just turned it on and started using it. I have never checked it actually.
901297
You do have to calibrate it and it's not easy to do. Mine finally calibrated and then broke after it fell due to the poor monting .
53788
According to directions it is well calibrated before shipment and recommends recalibration cycle of one year. Directions tell you how to recalibrate. Seems to be working for me/
1215965
If by calibrating you mean bringing the scale at 0 when you place on it the container in which you wish to weigh something, there is a button that calibrates the scale at its touch. It's user friendly...
910025
It's my understanding that if you move the scale you need to recalibrate it. That, if I remember, involved stepping on it and then stepping off. It think as with any device or instrument of this kind the less it gets moved the better.
431051
Sounds like you have a faulty scale...I suggest returning it for replacement. This has never happened with mine.
195306
Hi dhc, No, the basic weight calibration cannot be altered. However, with this scale, once you set up your user profile, it will take your initial weight. You can set up the scale to go into what is called "Weightless" mode. This means that instead of your actual weight, it will show you +2, -4, etc from your initial weigh in. If you have any other questions or would like clarification on Weightless mode, feel free to contact us at info@greatergoods.com or call us at 866.991.8494 from 9 am - 5 pm central time. Thanks, Nick
60801
I did not have to calibrate it but I can only speak for myself. I use it to ship out first class items or 1-3 pound items. When I get a reading of 4.5 ounces, I send out package at 5 ounces. I've never had an item weigh too much. Hope that helps.
794090
Eatsmart suggests that you not move the scale any more than necessary. After each move, the scale must recalibrate itself. Therefore, I would think that storing on it's side could lead to possible calibration problems in the future.
854292
I just got mine today and also a 500g calibration weight. My understanding from other blogs if your scale is a max 1000g then you need 1000g weight to calibrate it. What I did was use my 500g weight as a reference then got a 16.9 fl oz water bottle, opened it up and sucked out the water with a syringe until the number was the exact same as my calibration weight. Then used both the weight and water to re calibrate. Works just fine now.
675071
It self calibrated when I first set it up. I have moved it twice since then with no problems.
503475
The scale is self-calibrating (simply step on ,off and on again). It needs to be on a level hard floor (not carpeted). It is more accurate and consistent than several previous scales that we owned (both digital and analog). If it not as described, the unit might be defective. You can talk to customers' service which is supposed to be excellent per other veviewers.
1640772
Yes it can be re-calibrated if necessary. When I do it the scale asks for a 1000.0 g weight. I don't have any so I just check it with the smaller weight set I have. You can buy the weight on ebay for 17 USD or so. Wish they stated this in the product description. Good luck. Joe
406857
I don't think there is any way to calibrate a scale with out using a known weight to adjust a scale with. Use another scale and fill a container with something that weights 100 grams with the container, then you can use that to calibrate the other scale. Then the scale is calibrated to the scale used the make the weight. If you have a calibrating weight it is a lot easier to check your scales. Hope this helps.
2108556
Unfortunately, I do not have the answer. I have only had the scale for 3 or 4 months and have not needed to reset it yet. If I can find my instruction book, I will look in there and will try to find the answer for you.
498656
It came calibrated but I also had an old school fool scale that I used to verify the digital scale was correct. There is also an instruction manual.
1892993
Its always best to calibrate to a known weight. I did not have any known weights, so I calibrated it to zero (ie no weight). For my purposes, this was sufficient.