Use for postal scale? Has anyone used this to weigh small packages? If so, how accurate?
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I have, but decided to use the EatSmart in the kitchen and the Escali one for shipping because the Escali, the one that looks similar and is priced similar to the EatSmart, will show pounds and ounces on the same setting. Example: The Escali will show 2:10.1, which means 2 pounds, 10.1 oz, whereas the EatSmart shows either ounces, 42 oz, or pounds, 2.623 lbs. USPS won't accept 42 oz or 2.6 lbs as a weight, but requires putting in 2 lb, 10 oz, so the Escali gives the correct units of weight that USPS requires when buying postage online, while the EatSmart provides ounces which then have to be calculated into pounds and ounces. I have, but decided to use the EatSmart in the kitchen and the Escali one for shipping because the Escali, the one that looks similar and is priced similar to the EatSmart, will show pounds and ounces on the same setting. Example: The Escali will show 2:10.1, which means 2 pounds, 10.1 oz, whereas the EatSmart shows either ounces, 42 oz, or pounds, 2.623 lbs. USPS won't accept 42 oz or 2.6 lbs as a weight, but requires putting in 2 lb, 10 oz, so the Escali gives the correct units of weight that USPS requires when buying postage online, while the EatSmart provides ounces which then have to... » Read More I have, but decided to use the EatSmart in the kitchen and the Escali one for shipping because the Escali, the one that looks similar and is priced similar to the EatSmart, will show pounds and ounces on the same setting. Example: The Escali will show 2:10.1, which means 2 pounds, 10.1 oz, whereas the EatSmart shows either ounces, 42 oz, or pounds, 2.623 lbs. USPS won't accept 42 oz or 2.6 lbs as a weight, but requires putting in 2 lb, 10 oz, so the Escali gives the correct units of weight that USPS requires when buying postage online, while the EatSmart provides ounces which then have to be calculated into pounds and ounces. « Show Less
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I use mine all the time for postage. I actually use it to weigh small packages under about 5 lbs more than I use it for food. But if you need it for bigger packages I would definitely recommend a real postal scale.
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I also use this scale for weighing small packages and find it super easy and very accurate. It is so easy to weigh your package at home, plug the info in to the USPS website and print shipping labels right from home! Selling stuff on Ebay is so easy now, takes the guesswork out of the postage fees and makes shipping things fast and easy!As others have said, though, if you have very large or odd shaped packages, I don't know if this scale would be recommended. And the weight capacity is only up to 11 pounds.
361100
scale is accurate to nearest gram! works very well to measure my tennis rackets so should be fine for postage. just don't try and weigh anything that exceeds its capacity !
230257
It's accurate to a tenth of a pound. It does weigh consistantly, so if you step off and weigh yourself again there isn't a difference, unlike cheaper scales.
1180403
The scale was made for mailing purposes, however one could use it to weigh food as long as the food was in containers. The tare feature will account for the weight of the containers.
418871
This scale is not NTEP, so it cannot be used as legal for trade. I am not aware of any other certification that can be used for accuracy. It is fairly accurate though. I haven't had any problem with the weight results.
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no... but assuming you're shipping something from amazon, ebay, or usps.gov -- their system tells you how much postage is based on weight... i ship stuff i sell on amazon all the time... i just pop in the numbers that were on the scale
230255
Hi Jack, The wife and I have found this scale to be extremely accurate... usually within a 10th of a pound... and it's been very consistent. We've had it about a year. If you're doing a weight loss program, especially if there is more than one weighing in, the tracking feature is really nice. You can see were you were during the last weigh-in and then compare to the present... very handy. After several lousy scales this is the only one that I would recommend
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Of course. I use it all the time. It weighs up to 85 lbs.! After weighing the item in it's packaging I also take into consideration the amount of weight for tape used and any added paperwork; like packing slip, etc.. Then I cross reference it with the fastest and cheapest way to ship it using USPS info. Great scale for the price and what it can do. Good Luck. Hope this helps.
1769232
I just weighed mine on my postage scale (that I use for for deliveries every day so I know it is accurate) and it weighed 10.30 lbs.
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Hello,I've been very happy with my Digital Postal scale. The technical specs say that capacity is 0.1 oz --> 3 lbs. And the weight increments are .05 oz. So if I put a single index card on the machine, it shows a weight of 00.10. When I put an empty envelope on it, it shows .20. So it does weigh very light items. It seems to be very comparable to the US postal scale, too. I use the scale often and it has performed well for me. Hope this helps. :)
1713786
My scale is most accurate. One weight 0.6 ounces. (A little over 1/2 ounce). They're great. I used them for mailing sports cards & DVD's with no problems. Hope this helps!
591808
Pretty accurate. It measures to the hundredths places (.01) and also displays g/kg units. A great must-have if you ship a lot of small items!
235619
Yes, I use a postal scale for up to 5 lbs. I use this for large weights. I works great!
1618396
Ours seems to be accurate in the large and the smaller letter size weights too. Have had very good luck with it. Gary and Karyn
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My scale is most accurate. One weight 0.6 ounces. (A little over 1/2 ounce). They're great. I used themfor mailing sports cards & DVD's with no problems. Hope this helps!
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No. You'll want a larger scale if you're weighing bigger products. Otherwise put something (small box) on top of the scale so you can see under your big "object". Remember this is a low volume scale and only has a 10lb maximum.
952190
I don't see why not? I just put a standard business size piece of junk mail on scale and it got a reading of 0.4 oz. Measures down to 0.1oz increments. I wouldn't rely on it for extremely precise technical or scientific measurements or anything! but for most shipping/postal applications under 5lbs seems to be accurate enough. Hope this helped.
945635
I use this scale to weigh packages with clothes and it is within .1 of an ounce correct.