Can it accurately weigh a small item (like between 10 and 20 lbs)? I'm looking into getting this instead of a waaay more expensive scale for packages.
764169
I have used the scale to weigh my cat and he weighs 12 lbs, so I would say yes. :)
764170
I just made a quick test, the lowest weight I could register on the scale was 12 lbs. Hope this helps.
1260072
Not really. You have to use a VERY LIGHT container or it kind of messes with the accuracy. The scale actually comes with a clear plastic cover that works very well as a weigh container...
246904
Not really.... It's under 10 pounds I believe... I tried to put it on my scale but it was too light for any numbers to show up. It feels like 5 to seven pounds...
1178354
Unfortunately - no. It is so accurate because it is so sensitive. You need to find a flat place to keep it permanently - although it can be reset whenever you move it. It seems like a drag, but the other wonderful aspects of this scale far outweigh this one inconvenience.
360889
The scale is very accurate to even less than an ounce. The weight is displayed in decimals of an ounce. For example, for lighter items the display will show 0 lbs. 0.8 oz. It operates on batteries that make it very convenient to move.I had it for several months and it's a great and accurate scale. I'm very pleased with it. Rich G. Palm Harbor, FL
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 !
924888
Just to be clear, tho the scale CAN be accurate to hundreths of a Pound . . . It will not read out in pound hundreths DIRECTLY if that is what you want. To get that accuracy, you have to read the weight in Ounce or Grams units.
1846698
I dont see why not. I weigh large envelopes that are 15 x 10 1/2". The only problem would be that you wouldnt be able to see the weight on the scale because the box may overhang. I find it to be accurate and great for the price.
2003406
I recently purchased this scale with the intention of weighing small packages to mail. I did test its weighing accuracy with another digital scale, & it was almost the same reading - within 1/10th on an ounce. You can choose the unit of weight. I only used it in lb:oz setting. It does have a fluid oz unit setting. You can weigh your container, then clear the on/tare weight to reset to '0', then add your foods into/onto your container. The display will show the item weight since your last clear. When you are finished, clear the weight, & remove your container from the scale. The total weight including your original container will display briefly. I wrote down the weight of the container, then subtract it from the total. Because I am using the scale to weigh packages, it is hard to see the screen underneath the larger package. Thats why I reset the weight to '0' then remove my package. If you are weighing smaller amounts where the screen is not obstructed, then the weight reading is the weight of the item(s) since the last clear. The scale is durable however, it is not sealed against spills getting underneath the sides. Another thing I have noticed. The scale will turn itself off after no activity in a few seconds. I cannot comment on its life expectancy. So far so good. Judy
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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
201715
It's accurate enough for such a low priced scale. You can adjust it to make sure the needle is pointed to 0 lb, then when you get on it it will show you weight 50 lb.
881540
I do not have a very accurate light weighting scale, I used a regular scale the one you step onto and it weighed between 5- 6 pounds.I hope this helps you, I find it to be very light, just know that it is not a touch screen.
1223436
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. :)
2075893
I do not have that accurate of a scale, but it could not weight to more than a pound.
618288
I'm not 100% sure. I never weight it. But picking it up I know it's no more than 10 lbs.
574832
I just tested my scale with gram & ounce weights and it will not show a weight. If you want to weigh items that light I woul recommend a small scale available on Amazon. I have the "My Weigh Triton T2 550g x 0.1g Digital Pocket Scale" works fantastic.
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I do not know the actual, accurate weight, but - it is lightweight. I would think even packaged for shipping it wouldn't be more than 5#.