I got this scale, but I can only get standard measurements in tenth of ounce (e.g. 1.5), not fractional ounce (e.g. 1 1/2). Am I missing something?
1593030
You are not going to find any kind of digital readout that shows fractions. But 1.5 is the same as 1-1/2. You just need to convert to decimals. I.e., 3/4 = .75 and 1/3 = .33.
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I keep pressing the button underneath, and I have no idea why one method of measuring weight comes up and not another. However, I can use any of them easily, so it's not a problem to me. I suggest you contact the company and perhaps the mystery of why you can only get that onewill be solved. Aside from the fact that I don't control the weight indicator, I love this scale. I can easily pack it in and I weigh my food on the plate I'm going to use eating. It's really ingenious. I enjoy it.
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I keep pressing the button underneath, and I have no idea why one method of measuring weight comes up and not another. However, I can use any of them easily, so it's not a problem to me. I suggest you contact the company and perhaps the mystery of why you can only get that one will be solved. Aside from the fact that I don't control the weight indicator, I love this scale. I can easily pack it in and I weigh my food on the plate I'm going to use eating. It's really ingenious. I enjoy it.
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I answered above incorrectly. I've never seen a scale that gives fractional weight written as you have above. I've only seen decimal fractions. This scale measures in both decimal fractions and grams. There are 28 grams to an ounce and if you divide 28 by 4 you will get the number of grams in a quarter of an ounce. You can then multiply the number of grams in a quarter of an ounce (7) by 3 - for example - to determine that 21 grams is equal to 3/4 of an ounce. Of course 14 grams would equal 1/2 or .5 of an ounce.
1593034
I think it only provides tenth of an ounce measurements. If I need 1 3/4 of an ounce, for instance, I round it up to 1.8.
2024589
4 1/2 ounces on my Postal Scale without the batteries. Yes, I'm surprised too!Batteries add another ounce and 1/2, to make six ounces.
1601493
I should have said tenths of ounces, not just ounces, but still NO to your question!
924890
Unfortunately no. It gives three options: ounces, grams, or pounds and ounces. It does resolve the ounces to 1/100's of an ounce when in the ounce mode, and 1/10th of an ounce in the pound/ounce mode. It is extremely sensitive and repeatability is almost always perfect. I have compared it to known weights and found it to be extremely accurate.
870340
Hello Rebecca,Your answer is no, unfortunately. It's only in pounds. You need to convert the fraction of the pound to ounces if you need it. But it is a quality scale, otherwise.Phil.
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The product has three modes: (1) grams, (2) ounces to two decimal points, and (3) pounds and ounces to one decimal point. Depending on the mode setting, the scale can measure up to 5,000 grams, 175 ounces, or 11.0 pounds, respectively.
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depents on rather oz' s are neccesary. weigh the same piece 4 times pounds are almost acurate 2 out of three times it may say 1lb then 15 oz then 1lb 1oz then 15oz then 1 lb just pick the 2 that match and I can only guess as this was the only scale i had to use. I threw it in my steel scrap bin. I have nothing good to say about it. Sorry
367486
Interesting you asked. I had previously bought 6.7 and there was NO ounce designation on the order I just placed. What came was 4.0 ounces. Shame on me for ordering it without knowing ounces and why it was not shown on site surprised me. Won't let that happen again.
229878
I had the same issue. I purchased the weights to properly calibrate but still nothing. In my honest opinion, this scale is trash. Sorry
368530
Hi, yes you can, but remember that this scale only measures smaller portions like ounces, grams etc. The scale is really good at measuring, I love it!
1126312
it is adjustable metric to standard ... I prefer standard lb,s ounce's and measurement accuracy is ounces, no lower scale ... hope this helps. fyi I have been happy with my scale
879549
This is a common issue with digital electronic meters and digital anything. Say you have a clock that is accurate...it keeps perfect time. If your digital clock says it is 6:05 it could actually be anywhere between 6:05:00 and 6:05:59...the clock display has only one minute resolution. Which is fine if you are using it to avoid being late for work, but probably not good enough if you are trying to time a 13 second photographic exposure. For that you need something with better resolution. 0.2 lbs (~3 oz) is the resolution of this scale. The scale can display only .2 lb increments. 10.2 lbs means that if the scale were perfect, the actual weight would be somewhere between 10.10 and 10.30 pounds. (less it would read 10.0, more it would read 10.4) In truth most digital devices are only accurate to plus or minus one resolution step....IF your test weight is really exactly 10.000 lbs, then I would say the scale is working right if read 9.8 or 10.0, or 10.2 lbs. BUT, if you are using a 10# exercise weight then I wouldn't count on it being within better than 1/2 lb. If you really care, then there is probably an office of weights and measures locally that checks supermarket scales, gas pumps, etc that could check it with a traceable standard weight. TLDR version; 10.2 is a good result. It does NOT mean your scale is 2% off. Most likely if you had a 100# test weight it would read 99.8 or 100, or 100.2. It would also be perfectly normal for you to sometimes see readings +/- .2 lbs different each time you weigh yourself....If you weighed exactly 180.100000 lbs, then 180.0 and 180.2 are just as close to being correct, and depending on if you inhale or exhale you could see one or the other. Given that peoples weight fluctuates over more than a pound during a day, this resolution is more than adequate for keeping tabs on your weight.
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Nope.Are you sure you need to measure 1/100th of a gram? 1 gram is pretty light. There are more than 28, but less than 29, grams in 1 ounce.If you really need a scale accurate down to 1/100th of an ounce, you're going to need a laboratory grade scale. And I don't want to know what you're weighing.
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I have used the scale to measure the weight of a letter, which would be less than an ounce. Since there are 28 grams in an ounce, I would think that by measuring in grams, you would get a measure that is closer to what you need than by measuring in less than an ounce. However, I do not measure such small amounts for my baking. For small measures, I use a tablespoon-teaspoon. Sorry I can't help.
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I just checked mine and on the ounce display the item I was weighing showed 0 pounds 2 1/4 ounces. It is a great scale and I too use it everyday. Hope this helps.
648479
What you really need is a scale. This is the one I have and it works great(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESHDGOI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1). There might be cheaper or different ones that are better now, but just make sure that you get one that has a resolution of .001 grams. That will measure down to individual milligrams. I use a regular plastic straw to scoop it out of the bag and put it onto the scale. This scale comes with a little weighing dish that is perfect for measuring powders. Trying to measure with spoons is ridiculous. Do you pack it or leave it fluffy or what? What you really need is a scale. This is the one I have and it works great(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESHDGOI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1). There might be cheaper or different ones that are better now, but just make sure that you get one that has a resolution of .001 grams. That will measure down to individual milligrams. I use a regular plastic straw to scoop it out of the bag and put it onto the scale. This scale comes with a little weighing dish that is perfect for measuring powders. Trying to measure with spoons is ridiculous. Do you pack it or leave... » Read More What you really need is a scale. This is the one I have and it works great(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESHDGOI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1). There might be cheaper or different ones that are better now, but just make sure that you get one that has a resolution of .001 grams. That will measure down to individual milligrams. I use a regular plastic straw to scoop it out of the bag and put it onto the scale. This scale comes with a little weighing dish that is perfect for measuring powders. Trying to measure with spoons is ridiculous. Do you pack it or leave it fluffy or what? « Show Less
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Well, ounces can be either weight or volume. I use the metric system for soapmaking (even in the US - it's tons easier!) and measured each cavity at 75mL - I think that's between 2 and 3 ounces by volume. My digital scale toggles between units of measure so I tossed a bar on it to weigh and it came out at 2 ounces exactly (though that was a hot process bar so the corners of the mold may not have been full). For volume reference, I have normal human hands and a bar fits almost exactly in my palm. I have not tried the oval mold, but I imagine it's much the same quality. Obviously, the sizes will be different between the two styles of mold.