Which is the correct way to stand on this scale, every time I weigh myself I get a different reading, threw instructions away.
150445
I place it on a hard surface. I step on making sure my feet don't touch the floor
150446
I'm not sure about the correct way to stand on the scale. I think I stood on it barefooted, with my heels on the back of the scale and my toes hanging off the front. I do know that each time I stood on it, I stood with my feet in the same position - and still got different readings. As I recall, the readings were 2-3 pounds different each time. If you haven't had the scale more than 30 days, I would return it - it's just too inaccurate. Hope this helps.
150447
The scales are kinda sensitive & it depends on the size of your feet. For travel, just keep in mind it will vary by about 1.5 pounds. At home, I keep the scales in one place and stand on them on the middle of my feet. They are great but really best to see weight variations & total lost. Go to the doctor or get scales that are not digital if you're after a more exact weight.
150448
I stand on the heels of my bare feet and keep my toes pointed forward so no part of my foot is touching the ground. I'm a 250 pound man with 4E width feet and horrible balance...it just takes a little practice. Keep in mind that if you are weighing yourself at different times of the day, your weight may fluctuate just like your blood pressure and glucose levels. If your weight is fluctuating wildly, you might not be on a level surface. Hope this helps.
2145729
First, remove the batteries and then reinsert. Put scale on a hard, flat surface. Step on the scale for just a moment, release, and then let the scale reset to 0.0. Do this a couple of times. Let the scale auto-shut off. Now try to step on and see if you get a reasonable weight reading.
1100421
No although your feet will hang over in front and back just position your feet in the middle facing the numbers and it will give you a correct weight.
28069
The only time I had this trouble was when I forgot & placed the scale on my rug. When I saw the inconsistent reading I remembered to place it on a hard surface. Then it worked fine. My Fiancé also use it & it is right on the money. If it keeps being like this, I would call the company & send it back. Sounds like you covered all the major areas so I feel that would be your next move.
1100426
At first I stood the regular way on the scale but you are right--it is hard to balance that way--especially since I am tall and have long feet! So then I started weighing the other way (horizontal). You do cover up the wt. window, but I found that if I step off quickly and then look at the window, the weight will stay in the window for a few seconds so you can see it. I found that by doing it this way, I got a more accurate wt. reading.
503476
You have to recalibrated it. That should work. And try to put it in one place when you weigh yourself dont keep moving it to different places. I always take my scale in the bathroom and no where else, and I haven't had any problems since I purchased it. I had it for about 3 months Are you being careful how you handle it ? If not that could be the problem. And remember it has to be on a flat surface. You cannot weigh yourself on carpet or any surface that's not flat.
888269
Kim, I sympathize with you! My scale is inaccurate also. I'm going to leave a negative review on Amazon. Have you communicated with them? Good luck.
2043829
Buy one of the new electronic scales. Less meshing around and probably more accurate and take up less space. Pounds and inches.
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.
154263
I don't know how to answer this question because my son put my height and my weight in and I am person #1 on the scale. All I can say is look at your manual and maybe it will help you set yours.
1864902
tap the scale lightly until it reads 0. let the scale turn off. that should recalibrated it
230256
We have weighed at home and then went directly to our gym and weighed on their balance scale. The weights "seem" to agree. We have done this several times with the same results.
655210
The weight read-out can vary a lb. or so simply by leaning forward or backward or steadying oneself on the bathroom sink, etc. Stand straight up hands free. Also, everyone's weight can vary in a 24 hour period. As with any scale, it is recommended to weigh in only once per day and at the same time each day, preferably first thing in the morning. See if that makes this scale more believable.
487530
Stand still. Place both feet flat and try not to lean to one side or the other. Once you do this, the results are consistent within a tenth of a pound.
1436500
When you want to weigh, you put a foot on the scale and then remove it. The scale then autocalibrates itself and when it flashes "0.00" you step back on and weigh.Note that if you want to weigh again after that (or if someone else wants to weigh), you have to step off and the scale will clear its display in a few seconds (3-5 I think). Then you do the recalibrate + weigh procedure all over again.
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.
431051
Sounds like you have a faulty scale...I suggest returning it for replacement. This has never happened with mine.