I found a 3 pound variance when I weighed myself on a kitchen linoleum floor and then a hardwood floor. Which weight is correct?
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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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I have experienced this in the past - one (or both, to different degrees) of the surfaces is flexing under the scale. because the scale is digital, it depends on the constant of the resistance of the floor surface to produce the result you see. I have my scale on a poured, stained concrete floor so I have no resistance whatsoever. Do you have a similar area where you can place the unit? That would provide the ideal surface, then continue to use that surface for your ongoing measurements. The other choice is to choose one surface - the hardwood would be my choice - and stick with that. Consistency over time is key.
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I have experienced this in the past - one (or both, to different degrees) of the surfaces is flexing under the scale. because the scale is digital, it depends on the constant of the resistance of the floor surface to produce the result you see. I have my scale on a poured, stained concrete floor so I have no resistance whatsoever. Do you have a similar area where you can place the unit? That would provide the ideal surface, then continue to use that surface for your ongoing measurements. The other choice is to choose one surface - the hardwood would be my choice - and stick with that. Consistency over time is key. I have experienced this in the past - one (or both, to different degrees) of the surfaces is flexing under the scale. because the scale is digital, it depends on the constant of the resistance of the floor surface to produce the result you see. I have my scale on a poured, stained concrete floor so I have no resistance whatsoever. Do you have a similar area where you can place the unit? That would provide the ideal surface, then continue to use that surface for your ongoing measurements. The other choice is to choose one surface - the hardwood would be my choice - and stick with that.... » Read More I have experienced this in the past - one (or both, to different degrees) of the surfaces is flexing under the scale. because the scale is digital, it depends on the constant of the resistance of the floor surface to produce the result you see. I have my scale on a poured, stained concrete floor so I have no resistance whatsoever. Do you have a similar area where you can place the unit? That would provide the ideal surface, then continue to use that surface for your ongoing measurements. The other choice is to choose one surface - the hardwood would be my choice - and stick with that. Consistency over time is key. « Show Less
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Hello i bought a scale also recently are you putting the scale on the carpet or a hard sturdy floor Make sure its not on carpet and also put your feet in the center of the scale makes a difference
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I would say not as well as it does on a flat surface. When I weighed myself with this scale being on a thick carpet,it was not the same as when I'd had my weight taken at my physician's office. I waited an hour or so and then weighed myself with the scale on a flat, hard surface. It was then the same weight as it was in the doctor's office.I was told, then, by the nurse that it is always best to weigh yourself - on ANY scale - on a FLAT EVEN surface. I believe this to be accurate information. But I wouldn't worry about a difference of 1-2 pounds!!
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When weighing yourself you have to do it at the same time, preferably not having eaten, wearing the same clothes, etc. If you hold all factors constant and you home scale is always 2 lbs less...I truly do not know how to adjust it. Perhaps there is a customer service number in the manual. Otherwise, I would do what I do with my doctor's scale. I just subtract 2 -3 lbs in my mind for clothes, shoes, and what I ate and drank before I got to the doctor. Sorry it is not like the old scales where you just turn a knob. Sorry I can't help more. Good luck with your diet.
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Yes, it changed depending on where it was setting, it changed even when I never moved it. The company said it was because I had it setting on a linoleum floor, which was the hardest floor in my house. I'm not sure I buy that explanation. I sent it back to Amazon. Do not buy this scale!
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20 lbs must be a typo. 3 lbs would be much more accurate. The unit is about the size of a laptop.
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Why do you need to adjust it? If you know there is a pound differential, just accept that. I assume you are an adult and whether you weigh 125 or 126 doesn't mean anything. You are clearly obsessed with weight. Don't make such a big deal over one pound!
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It does show the previous result in green; but apparently it also rounds off readings to previously-measured values rather than admitting small variations. To test this I weighed myself, then weighed myself with a cup of water, then weighted myself with half a cup of water over and over. Rather than giving a result somewhere between the first two measurements it would always give one or other of the first measurements. Then I weighed my wife, and then I weighed myself with half a cup of water again, and I got a different result.
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My digital scales read 3 1/2 lbs. It seems a little heavier than that. I think you could go to the Fiskars' web page and get an accurate weight.
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I checked my weight and than picked up the bag. I believe it is approx. 3lbs.
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I measured mine on a balance beam against barbell weights at 5 lb. Bathroom scale agrees but they are not so accurate at low wts. While it is weighty and quite nicely made, I prefer my old standby maple rolling pin, but for home made pasta, my son prefers the marble.
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I have my Scale on a wood floor. I have not tried it on any other floor type.
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Mines weighing 3.8oz and ive used a few feet, so I'd imagine you'd be correct with your calculation of 4oz. Hope this helps.
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I have not weighed everything, but I have sweaters and shoes on the floor and FULL of hanging clothes. works for me.... Don't want to move it around when full
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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.
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Just weighed it with me on digital bathroom scales, twice. Minus my weight, apparently between 2.2 & 2.4 lbs..
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Opinion only. Yes, but or maybe. Rug would be fine. Is there a pad underneath and how deep and soft would that be? My scale is on an old wood floor with flexible boards. With my scale there is a slight [10th of a pound] variance if I rock back and forth. Basically nothing. The balance mechanism is all internal, nothing to do with the floor. When you put this scale in any place, there is an adjusting screw on the left of the balance, so you zero the scale to fit its existing environment, temperature, et cet. That's why it's so accurate. Also it has no springs - which vary depending on temperature, and even vary when you step on a bathroom scale more than once. This is the exact same scale. make and model, as in my doctors' offices in Kaiser Permanente - if that's a recommendation.