Use for postal scale? Has anyone used this to weigh small packages? If so, how accurate?
361097
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
361098
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.
361099
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 !
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
1809911
I'd agree with the other reviewers. It seems accurate within the .10 range although it will read out in the hundredths place after that. I've only had it differ by .1 from the USPS by that was for a 1-2 lbs item. My husband needs a scale that can measure the quantity of light items (like rubber bands) via weight and he needs a more accurate scale.
450339
I purchased a 100g calibration weight which I use once every month to ensure that the unit is measuring accurately. Since this is not a high end scale, I would recommend doing it.
1713788
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!
1734952
I have found it very accurate. I use it to weigh all my gear for backpacking and for that it's down to the ounce. I have tested others but this one is the one I'd recommend.
840552
Yes, it will work. I just tested it on some small kitchen items like spoons/measuring cups and I am able to get a reading as small as 0.1 pounds
438073
Yes, I have used this scale for very large boxes. Just place scale on level surface and center box on scale. The digital read out is on a long cable so it is easy to place it away from the scale to read the weight. Works GREAT!!!!!
1618398
It measures in tenths of an ounce, so yes. I use it primarily for small packages and am very pleased with it.
2003366
It purports to read out in hundredths of a pound, but I can tell you that when you put less than a pound on the scale it doesn't register at all. I was trying to measure something I knew to weigh several ounces, and it still read "0.00". That leads me to conclude that any numbers to the right of the decimal on this scale really aren't reliable, because it simply is not that precise.
2201835
I use it with the paper rolls in it. It seems pretty accurate. The first time I filled each roll I counted and weighed them. I double check the subsequent ones after that by weighing them. They've all been right so far.
952187
It does do envelopes, in fact better than packages. I often give up on packages and weigh them on a good "people scale" that goes down to the eighth of a pound. I would say it works okay, not a 5-star machine.
1410020
I have no way to verify accuracy since I don't have nist traceable standard weights. Precision seems OK. I have noticed that the scale sometimes doesn't want to zero. I'll turn it on and it moves away from zero (I have seen it go higher and lower). When it does this the zero may wander as much as 10 lbs. Eventually the scale stabilizes. I have not contacted the mfg. I find this annoying but am willing to live with it since it rarely happens.
200147
Its always good to have a calibration weight just in case its jarred or dropped during shipping, as this will throw the calibration way off. Or if you want, use an american dollar bill or a jefferson nickel as these will weigh 1.0 and 0.5 respectively. I own one of these, bought it about 5 months ago. Its a lot smaller than it looks but the calibration was dead on accurate despite its cheap price and small size.
1618397
Hello, I think you may use it for letters (it called "Postal scale"); instruction get graduation: 0.1 oz/ 2 g. I use scale every day- it's work very,very good.
467991
Yes, I weigh alot and have had this little scale for quite awhile. Use a cup or bowl and tare it out. Works great!
1078411
I purchased this scale as a teaching tool. Since receiving your question I have been using calibrated weights to check accuracy and it has been spot on. I have also rigged an apparatus that allows us to weigh odd shaped items such as a flake of hay and I have found this scale to very handy in the barn. I do not know how to calibrate it and it is clearly marked "not legal for trade" I hope this is useful.