Como Calibrar Balanza Digital Pocket Scale?

Posted on 31.12.2022 by Renato Espino

Enciende la balanza digital y espera aproximadamente 30 segundos a 1 minuto. Localiza el botón de calibración correcta de tu balanza. En la mayoría de ellas, será uno de los siguientes: ‘Función’ o ‘FUN’, ‘CAL’, ‘MODO’ o ‘CAL/MODO’, ‘LB’ o ‘KG’. Presiona y sostén el botón de calibración hasta que la pantalla de la balanza cambie.
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Contents

1 ¿Cómo calibrar una báscula electrónica de forma eficaz?
- - 1.0.1 ¿Cómo saber el peso de una balanza?
2 ¿Qué son las balanzas digitales?
- - 2.0.1 How to calibrate a digital pocket scale?
3 How do I calibrate my scale with a mouse pad?
4 How do you calibrate a weight scale?
5 How do you calibrate a coin scale?

¿Cómo calibrar una báscula electrónica de forma eficaz?

3. Ten cuidado con las superficies inestables y las corrientes de aire – Cuando hayas encontrado el peso adecuado, podrás comenzar con el proceso calibración, Pero debes tener mucho cuidado con el lugar que elijas para hacer esta tarea, procura colocar tu báscula sobre una superficie plana y asegúrate de que no haya corrientes de aire o dispositivos electrónicos cerca de ella, ya que algunas básculas suelen presentar problemas al estar ante estos fenómenos.
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¿Cómo saber el peso de una balanza?

Descargar el PDF Descargar el PDF Las balanzas digitales de bolsillo comúnmente se utilizan para fines comerciales, envío de productos, cocina y mucho más. Debes calibrar tu balanza casi cada 4 a 5 veces que la uses a fin de asegurarte de conseguir lecturas precisas. Puedes calibrarla al limpiarla y seguir los pasos de calibración utilizando pesas, monedas u objetos domésticos.

1 Pon la balanza en una superficie firme y nivelada. Esto dará una mejor área para calibrar la balanza. Mueve con cuidado la superficie varias veces en distintas áreas para asegurarte de que no se sacuda ni se tambalee. Si no estás seguro de si la superficie está nivelada, utiliza un nivel de carpintero para verificar o pon un lápiz o bola pequeña en la superficie para ver si rueda.
2 Coloca una o dos almohadillas de ratón de computadora en la superficie de la mesa. Las almohadillas de ratón actuarán como un “amortiguador” para reducir las vibraciones que puedan interferir con la calibración de la balanza. Si no tienes estas almohadillas, puedes utilizar una almohadilla de agarre o una agarradera de goma.
3 Coloca la balanza en la almohadilla de ratón y enciende la unidad. La ubicación del botón de encendido cambiará según la marca de la balanza. Normalmente, se encontrará en la parte frontal con el resto de botones, pero también podría ser un interruptor en la parte posterior o lateral de la balanza.
4 Presiona el botón “Cero” o “Tara” en la balanza. Este botón se encontrará en la parte frontal de la balanza, en donde se muestra el peso. Espera pacientemente mientras la balanza borra los datos restantes de los usos anteriores. Podría tomarte un segundo, pero una vez que tu balanza esté en cero deberá mostrar un peso de “0,00”.
5 Verifica que la balanza esté configurada en el modo de “calibración”. Las instrucciones para poner tu dispositivo en modo de calibración cambiarán según la marca de la balanza. Algunas veces habrá un botón o interruptor o es posible que tengas que presionar una serie de botones. Revisa el manual de la balanza o busca en línea para ver cómo debes poner tu balanza en modo de calibración.
- Con frecuencia, la página web del fabricante tendrá información sobre calibración para modelos específicos.
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1 Escoge una pesa adecuada para utilizar la calibración. Hay algunas opciones para las pesas, incluyendo las pesas de calibración hechos específicamente para este propósito, monedas de EE. UU. o artículos del hogar.
- Una pesa de calibración es un artículo sólido que por lo general no presenta cavidades de aire y que ayuda a determinar la precisión de la lectura de tu balanza. Las pesas de calibración normalmente oscilan entre 1 mg y 30 kg (66 lb).
- Si no tienes pesas de calibración, puedes utilizar una barra de chocolate, ya que la envoltura externa no tiene mucha masa.
- Asimismo, puedes utilizar monedas:
  - Las monedas de 1 centavo hechas después de 1983 pesan exactamente 2,5 g (0,088 oz).
  - Las monedas de 5 centavos hechas después de 1866 pesan 5 g (0,18 oz).
  - Las monedas de 10 centavos hechas después de 1965 pesan 2,27 g (0,080 oz).
  - Las monedas de 25 centavos hechas después de 1965 pesan 5,67 g (0,200 oz).
2 Coloca una pesa de calibración, una moneda de EE. UU. o artículos del hogar en la balanza. Siempre y cuando sepas el peso exacto del artículo, puedes utilizarlo para calibrar la balanza. Si no sabes el peso exacto, no utilices ese artículo para calibrar la balanza, ya que puedes dañarla si el artículo es muy pesado.
3 Ingresa la masa de la pesa elegida en la balanza y presiona la tecla Enter. Lo mejor es empezar con una pesa más pequeña, como 5 o 10 gramos. La balanza guardará y utilizará los datos ingresados para pesar otros artículos.
- Por ejemplo, ingresarás “5 g” si utilizas una moneda de 5 centavos de EE. UU. como pesa de calibración.
- Si utilizas una barra de chocolate u otro artículo de supermercado, en el empaque exterior aparecerá la masa. Asegúrate de ingresar la cantidad exacta que aparezca o redondéala al dígito más cercano que tu balanza puede medir.
4 Agrega pesas a la balanza hasta que te acerques al límite de peso máximo. Una vez que estés cerca de ese límite, revisa la balanza para ver si pesa lo mismo que las pesas conocidas que pusiste en la balanza. Este límite cambia entre balanzas, pero la información debe estar en el manual o estará disponible en la página web del fabricante.
- Si utilizas monedas, calcula la cantidad de monedas que necesitas para alcanzar el límite de peso máximo al dividir el límite de peso máximo entre el peso de la moneda que utilizas.
5 Ajusta la calibración hacia arriba o hacia abajo usando los botones de la parte frontal de la balanza. Si el peso en la pantalla no coincide con el peso esperado, puedes ajustar la diferencia y “decirle” a la balanza cuál es la masa real de las pesas.
6 Apaga la balanza hasta que tengas que utilizarla. Una vez que la balanza esté calibrada, puedes apagarla. También puedes hacerlo para regresar la balanza al modo de pesaje normal si la tuya no utiliza un interruptor para encender la calibración. Anuncio

1 Mantén fuera del alcance tu balanza guardada. Cuando no utilices la balanza, guárdala en un lugar apartado para evitar accidentes que puedan malograr su calibración. Algunos buenos lugares para guardarla son los estantes altos o despensas o armarios cerrados.
2 Cepilla la superficie de la balanza con un cepillo pequeño antes de pesar. Esto ayudará a sacar cualquier residuo que haya en la superficie de pesaje. Asegúrate de que sea suave y no presiones en la balanza en ninguna parte, ya que puedes dañar el medidor de tensión que ayuda a dar medidas precisas.
3 Limpia la balanza con un paño suave y que esté ligeramente húmedo. Limpiar con mucho cuidado la superficie de pesaje eliminará todo residuo que el cepillo haya dejado. Asegúrate de que el paño esté ligeramente húmedo, ya que el agua que entre a la balanza puede causarle daños.
- Si necesitas una superficie higiénica, puedes utilizar en el paño una o dos gotas de detergente para lavar platos a fin de limpiar la superficie de pesaje.
4 Revisa el compartimento de la batería. Si utilizas una balanza que funciona con batería, abre el compartimiento, retira las baterías y limpia con cuidado el interior de tal compartimiento. Es posible que desees cambiar las baterías mientras tengas abierto el compartimento, ya que la poca carga de la batería puede afectar el rendimiento de la balanza de una forma negativa.
5 Utiliza un cuchillo, navaja o alfiler para sacar la suciedad adherida. En el caso de las balanzas que utilices en la cocina, a menudo tendrán algunos restos secos en la superficie de pesaje que no los podrás sacar con un paño. Si raspas suavemente el área con un objeto afilado, sacarás la suciedad y tendrás una superficie de pesaje limpia. Anuncio

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¿Qué son las balanzas digitales?

Existen toda clase de balanzas digitales que pueden ser utilizadas para pesar objetos. Las balanzas pequeñas pueden ser útiles para la cocina o para experimentos científicos. Las personas pisan una balanza grande para saber cuánto pesan.
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How to calibrate a digital pocket scale?

Download Article Download Article Digital pocket scales are commonly used for business purposes, shipping, cooking, and much more. You should calibrate your scale about every 4-5 times you use it, to ensure you are getting accurate readings. You can calibrate your digital pocket scale by cleaning it and following the calibration steps using weights, coins, or household objects.

1 Place the scale on a sturdy, level surface. This will provide the best area to calibrate your scale. Gently push on the surface a few times in different areas to make sure it doesn’t shake or wobble. If you’re unsure if the surface is level, use a carpenter’s level to check, or place a small ball or pencil on the surface to see if it rolls off.
2 Place one or two computer mouse pads on the table’s surface. The mouse pads will act as a “dampener” to reduce vibrations that can interfere with the scale calibration. If you don’t have a mouse pad, you can use a gripping pad, or rubber pot holders. Advertisement
3 Place your scale on the mousepad and power on the unit. The location of the power button will vary based on the brand of the scale. Normally, it is located on the front face of the scale with the rest of the buttons, but it could also be a switch on the back or side of the scale.
4 Press the “Zero” or “Tare” button on your scale. This will be located on the face of the scale, where the weight is displayed. Wait patiently while the scale clears any remaining data from previous uses. It may take a second, but your scale should show a “0.00” weight once it is zeroed.
5 Verify that your scale is set to “calibration” mode. The instructions for placing your device in calibration mode will vary depending on the brand of your scale. Sometimes, there will be a button or switch, or you may have to press a series of buttons. Check the manual of the scale or search online to see how you should put your scale into calibration mode.
- Often, the manufacturer’s website will have calibration information for specific models.

1 Select an appropriate weight to use for calibration. There are a few options for weights, including calibration weights made specifically for this purpose, U.S. coins, or household items.
- A calibration weight is a solid item that usually features no air cavities and helps determine the accuracy of your scale reading. Calibration weights normally range anywhere from 1 mg to 30 kilograms (66 lb).
- If you don’t have calibration weights, you can use a candy bar, since the outer wrapper does not have much mass.
- Alternately, you can use coins:
  - Pennies made after 1983 weigh exactly 2.5 grams (0.088 oz).
  - Nickels made after 1866 weigh 5 grams (0.18 oz)
  - Dimes made after 1965 weigh 2.27 grams (0.080 oz)
  - Quarters made after 1965 weigh 5.67 grams (0.200 oz)
2 Place a calibration weight, a U.S. coin, or household item on your scale. As long as you know the exact weight of the item, you can use it to calibrate the scale. If you don’t know the exact weight, don’t use the item to calibrate the scale as it can be harmful for the scale if the item is too heavy.
3 Enter the mass of your chosen weight into the scale and press the “Enter” key. It’s best to start with a smaller weight such as 5 or 10 grams. The scale will store and use the data entered to weigh other items.
- For example, you will enter “5 g” if you’re using a U.S. nickel as a calibration weight.
- If you’re using a candy bar or other grocery item, the mass will be reported on the outside packaging. Make sure you enter the exact amount reported, or rounded to the nearest digit that your scale can measure.
4 Add weights to the scale until you approach the maximum weight limit. Once you are near this limit, check the scale to see if it weighs the same as the known weights that you have placed on the scale. This limit varies from scale to scale, but the information should be in the manual or available on the manufacturer’s website.
- If you’re using coins, calculate the number of coins you need to achieve the maximum weight limit by dividing the maximum weight limit by the weight of the coin you are using.
5 Adjust the calibration up or down using the buttons on the front of the scale. If the weight on the screen does not match the expected weight, you can adjust the difference and “tell” the scale what the actual mass is of the weights.
6 Turn your scale off until you need to use it. Once the scale is calibrated, you can turn the scale off. You can also do this to return the scale to normal weighing mode, if your scale does not use a switch to turn on calibration.

1 Keep your scale stored out of reach. When the scale is not in use, store it somewhere out of the way to prevent accidents that can affect its calibration. Good storage places include high shelves or closed closets or pantries.
2 Brush the surface of your scale using a small brush before weighing. This will help to remove any debris located on the weighing surface. Make sure you are gentle and not pressing on the scale at any point, as it can damage the strain gauge that helps to provide accurate measurements.
3 Wipe your scale with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Very gently wiping the weighing surface will remove any debris that the brush may have missed. Make sure the cloth is only slightly damp, as any water that gets into the scale can cause damage.
- If you need a sanitary surface, you can use a drop or two of regular dish soap on your cloth to cleanse the weighing surface.
4 Check the battery compartment. If you’re using a battery-operated scale, open the battery compartment, remove the batteries, and gently wipe the inside of the battery compartment. You may want to replace your batteries while you have the compartment open because poor battery strength can negatively affect the performance of the scale.
5 Use a knife, blade, or pin to remove caked-on debris. For scales that are used in the kitchen, you will often have some dried debris on the weigh surface that cannot be removed with a cloth. Gently scraping at the area with a sharp object will remove the dirt and give you a clean weighing surface.

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Question How do I do a major calibration? Calibration – that is, adjusting the scale so it weighs accurately over its range – depends on the model, so you have to read the instructions. It probably requires using a “standard weight” which you can easily buy online but need to keep clean. As a simple check each time I use it, I wrote its weight on each pot I use for samples. So I switch on the scale and it reads 0.00. Put the empty pot on and it reads the number on that pot. Then press “tare” to get zero before weighing a sample. If the empty pot doesn’t weigh correctly, I need to calibrate the scale.
Question How do I calibrate my digital scale? Hit on/off or the “zero” button. Make sure it is free of residue or dirt, and if you have a dish on it make sure to zero it with the dish on the scale.
Question What does it mean when it displays “0 L.D.”? It means you have exceeded the weight measurable on your scales (over load).

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Consult with the owner’s manual for your pocket scale prior to cleaning and calibrating the device to identify any special instructions or warnings. The manual can provide helpful tips that are relevant and specific to the make and model of your pocket scale. As a small thank you, we’d like to offer you a $30 gift card (valid at GoNift.com). Use it to try out great new products and services nationwide without paying full price—wine, food delivery, clothing and more. Enjoy!
You should clean your scale after every use. As a small thank you, we’d like to offer you a $30 gift card (valid at GoNift.com). Use it to try out great new products and services nationwide without paying full price—wine, food delivery, clothing and more. Enjoy!

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Never submerge your digital pocket scale into water or use running water to clean your device. This can permanently damage the digital reading components inside the scale. As a small thank you, we’d like to offer you a $30 gift card (valid at GoNift.com). Use it to try out great new products and services nationwide without paying full price—wine, food delivery, clothing and more. Enjoy!

Advertisement Article Summary X If you need to calibrate a digital pocket scale, start by finding a solid item with no air pockets, like a U.S. coin, to use as a calibrating weight. As long as you know the item’s exact weight, it can be used as a calibration weight.

To start calibrating, put your weight on the scale, enter its weight, and press the “Enter” key to store that data as a reference when you’re weighing. Next, add weight to the scale until you get near the maximum weight limit and check the scale to see if it matches the known weights you’ve placed on it.

If the weight on the display doesn’t match what’s on the scale, adjust the calibration with the button on the front of the scale to tell it the actual mass. For more tips, including how to store and clean your scale, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 335,609 times.
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How do I calibrate my scale with a mouse pad?

1 Place the scale on a sturdy, level surface. This will provide the best area to calibrate your scale. Gently push on the surface a few times in different areas to make sure it doesn’t shake or wobble. If you’re unsure if the surface is level, use a carpenter’s level to check, or place a small ball or pencil on the surface to see if it rolls off.
2 Place one or two computer mouse pads on the table’s surface. The mouse pads will act as a “dampener” to reduce vibrations that can interfere with the scale calibration. If you don’t have a mouse pad, you can use a gripping pad, or rubber pot holders. Advertisement
3 Place your scale on the mousepad and power on the unit. The location of the power button will vary based on the brand of the scale. Normally, it is located on the front face of the scale with the rest of the buttons, but it could also be a switch on the back or side of the scale.
4 Press the “Zero” or “Tare” button on your scale. This will be located on the face of the scale, where the weight is displayed. Wait patiently while the scale clears any remaining data from previous uses. It may take a second, but your scale should show a “0.00” weight once it is zeroed.
5 Verify that your scale is set to “calibration” mode. The instructions for placing your device in calibration mode will vary depending on the brand of your scale. Sometimes, there will be a button or switch, or you may have to press a series of buttons. Check the manual of the scale or search online to see how you should put your scale into calibration mode.
- Often, the manufacturer’s website will have calibration information for specific models.

1 Select an appropriate weight to use for calibration. There are a few options for weights, including calibration weights made specifically for this purpose, U.S. coins, or household items.
- A calibration weight is a solid item that usually features no air cavities and helps determine the accuracy of your scale reading. Calibration weights normally range anywhere from 1 mg to 30 kilograms (66 lb).
- If you don’t have calibration weights, you can use a candy bar, since the outer wrapper does not have much mass.
- Alternately, you can use coins:
  - Pennies made after 1983 weigh exactly 2.5 grams (0.088 oz).
  - Nickels made after 1866 weigh 5 grams (0.18 oz)
  - Dimes made after 1965 weigh 2.27 grams (0.080 oz)
  - Quarters made after 1965 weigh 5.67 grams (0.200 oz)
2 Place a calibration weight, a U.S. coin, or household item on your scale. As long as you know the exact weight of the item, you can use it to calibrate the scale. If you don’t know the exact weight, don’t use the item to calibrate the scale as it can be harmful for the scale if the item is too heavy.
3 Enter the mass of your chosen weight into the scale and press the “Enter” key. It’s best to start with a smaller weight such as 5 or 10 grams. The scale will store and use the data entered to weigh other items.
- For example, you will enter “5 g” if you’re using a U.S. nickel as a calibration weight.
- If you’re using a candy bar or other grocery item, the mass will be reported on the outside packaging. Make sure you enter the exact amount reported, or rounded to the nearest digit that your scale can measure.
4 Add weights to the scale until you approach the maximum weight limit. Once you are near this limit, check the scale to see if it weighs the same as the known weights that you have placed on the scale. This limit varies from scale to scale, but the information should be in the manual or available on the manufacturer’s website.
- If you’re using coins, calculate the number of coins you need to achieve the maximum weight limit by dividing the maximum weight limit by the weight of the coin you are using.
5 Adjust the calibration up or down using the buttons on the front of the scale. If the weight on the screen does not match the expected weight, you can adjust the difference and “tell” the scale what the actual mass is of the weights.
6 Turn your scale off until you need to use it. Once the scale is calibrated, you can turn the scale off. You can also do this to return the scale to normal weighing mode, if your scale does not use a switch to turn on calibration.

1 Keep your scale stored out of reach. When the scale is not in use, store it somewhere out of the way to prevent accidents that can affect its calibration. Good storage places include high shelves or closed closets or pantries.
2 Brush the surface of your scale using a small brush before weighing. This will help to remove any debris located on the weighing surface. Make sure you are gentle and not pressing on the scale at any point, as it can damage the strain gauge that helps to provide accurate measurements.
3 Wipe your scale with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Very gently wiping the weighing surface will remove any debris that the brush may have missed. Make sure the cloth is only slightly damp, as any water that gets into the scale can cause damage.
- If you need a sanitary surface, you can use a drop or two of regular dish soap on your cloth to cleanse the weighing surface.
4 Check the battery compartment. If you’re using a battery-operated scale, open the battery compartment, remove the batteries, and gently wipe the inside of the battery compartment. You may want to replace your batteries while you have the compartment open because poor battery strength can negatively affect the performance of the scale.
5 Use a knife, blade, or pin to remove caked-on debris. For scales that are used in the kitchen, you will often have some dried debris on the weigh surface that cannot be removed with a cloth. Gently scraping at the area with a sharp object will remove the dirt and give you a clean weighing surface.

Add New Question

Question How do I do a major calibration? Calibration – that is, adjusting the scale so it weighs accurately over its range – depends on the model, so you have to read the instructions. It probably requires using a “standard weight” which you can easily buy online but need to keep clean. As a simple check each time I use it, I wrote its weight on each pot I use for samples. So I switch on the scale and it reads 0.00. Put the empty pot on and it reads the number on that pot. Then press “tare” to get zero before weighing a sample. If the empty pot doesn’t weigh correctly, I need to calibrate the scale.
Question How do I calibrate my digital scale? Hit on/off or the “zero” button. Make sure it is free of residue or dirt, and if you have a dish on it make sure to zero it with the dish on the scale.
Question What does it mean when it displays “0 L.D.”? It means you have exceeded the weight measurable on your scales (over load).

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Consult with the owner’s manual for your pocket scale prior to cleaning and calibrating the device to identify any special instructions or warnings. The manual can provide helpful tips that are relevant and specific to the make and model of your pocket scale. As a small thank you, we’d like to offer you a $30 gift card (valid at GoNift.com). Use it to try out great new products and services nationwide without paying full price—wine, food delivery, clothing and more. Enjoy!
You should clean your scale after every use. As a small thank you, we’d like to offer you a $30 gift card (valid at GoNift.com). Use it to try out great new products and services nationwide without paying full price—wine, food delivery, clothing and more. Enjoy!

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To start calibrating, put your weight on the scale, enter its weight, and press the “Enter” key to store that data as a reference when you’re weighing. Next, add weight to the scale until you get near the maximum weight limit and check the scale to see if it matches the known weights you’ve placed on it.

How do you calibrate a weight scale?

Step 3 – Prepare the Scale for Verification – The scale has to be reset at zero, but first it should be turned on and allowed to warm-up for 10 minutes before calibration. Before starting to calibrate, press the power button to turn it on for one minute, then the off button to turn the power off.

The next step is to set the instrument to “Calibration” by pressing some buttons on the front in a specific sequence that varies between sale models. Consult the owners manual for this information, and for any other details pertaining to calibration. If you don’t have it, try looking up your model online for detailed instructions.

The calibration has to be done with nothing on the scale. Pick up some calibration weights on Amazon. First, turn the power on, then press the “Zero” or “Tare” button if there is one present. Wait patiently while the scale clears any remaining data from previous uses. It may take a second, but your scale should show a “0.00” weight once it is zeroed.
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How do you calibrate a coin scale?

1 Place the scale on a sturdy, level surface. This will provide the best area to calibrate your scale. Gently push on the surface a few times in different areas to make sure it doesn’t shake or wobble. If you’re unsure if the surface is level, use a carpenter’s level to check, or place a small ball or pencil on the surface to see if it rolls off.
2 Place one or two computer mouse pads on the table’s surface. The mouse pads will act as a “dampener” to reduce vibrations that can interfere with the scale calibration. If you don’t have a mouse pad, you can use a gripping pad, or rubber pot holders. Advertisement
3 Place your scale on the mousepad and power on the unit. The location of the power button will vary based on the brand of the scale. Normally, it is located on the front face of the scale with the rest of the buttons, but it could also be a switch on the back or side of the scale.
4 Press the “Zero” or “Tare” button on your scale. This will be located on the face of the scale, where the weight is displayed. Wait patiently while the scale clears any remaining data from previous uses. It may take a second, but your scale should show a “0.00” weight once it is zeroed.
5 Verify that your scale is set to “calibration” mode. The instructions for placing your device in calibration mode will vary depending on the brand of your scale. Sometimes, there will be a button or switch, or you may have to press a series of buttons. Check the manual of the scale or search online to see how you should put your scale into calibration mode.
- Often, the manufacturer’s website will have calibration information for specific models.

1 Select an appropriate weight to use for calibration. There are a few options for weights, including calibration weights made specifically for this purpose, U.S. coins, or household items.
- A calibration weight is a solid item that usually features no air cavities and helps determine the accuracy of your scale reading. Calibration weights normally range anywhere from 1 mg to 30 kilograms (66 lb).
- If you don’t have calibration weights, you can use a candy bar, since the outer wrapper does not have much mass.
- Alternately, you can use coins:
  - Pennies made after 1983 weigh exactly 2.5 grams (0.088 oz).
  - Nickels made after 1866 weigh 5 grams (0.18 oz)
  - Dimes made after 1965 weigh 2.27 grams (0.080 oz)
  - Quarters made after 1965 weigh 5.67 grams (0.200 oz)
2 Place a calibration weight, a U.S. coin, or household item on your scale. As long as you know the exact weight of the item, you can use it to calibrate the scale. If you don’t know the exact weight, don’t use the item to calibrate the scale as it can be harmful for the scale if the item is too heavy.
3 Enter the mass of your chosen weight into the scale and press the “Enter” key. It’s best to start with a smaller weight such as 5 or 10 grams. The scale will store and use the data entered to weigh other items.
- For example, you will enter “5 g” if you’re using a U.S. nickel as a calibration weight.
- If you’re using a candy bar or other grocery item, the mass will be reported on the outside packaging. Make sure you enter the exact amount reported, or rounded to the nearest digit that your scale can measure.
4 Add weights to the scale until you approach the maximum weight limit. Once you are near this limit, check the scale to see if it weighs the same as the known weights that you have placed on the scale. This limit varies from scale to scale, but the information should be in the manual or available on the manufacturer’s website.
- If you’re using coins, calculate the number of coins you need to achieve the maximum weight limit by dividing the maximum weight limit by the weight of the coin you are using.
5 Adjust the calibration up or down using the buttons on the front of the scale. If the weight on the screen does not match the expected weight, you can adjust the difference and “tell” the scale what the actual mass is of the weights.
6 Turn your scale off until you need to use it. Once the scale is calibrated, you can turn the scale off. You can also do this to return the scale to normal weighing mode, if your scale does not use a switch to turn on calibration.

1 Keep your scale stored out of reach. When the scale is not in use, store it somewhere out of the way to prevent accidents that can affect its calibration. Good storage places include high shelves or closed closets or pantries.
2 Brush the surface of your scale using a small brush before weighing. This will help to remove any debris located on the weighing surface. Make sure you are gentle and not pressing on the scale at any point, as it can damage the strain gauge that helps to provide accurate measurements.
3 Wipe your scale with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Very gently wiping the weighing surface will remove any debris that the brush may have missed. Make sure the cloth is only slightly damp, as any water that gets into the scale can cause damage.
- If you need a sanitary surface, you can use a drop or two of regular dish soap on your cloth to cleanse the weighing surface.
4 Check the battery compartment. If you’re using a battery-operated scale, open the battery compartment, remove the batteries, and gently wipe the inside of the battery compartment. You may want to replace your batteries while you have the compartment open because poor battery strength can negatively affect the performance of the scale.
5 Use a knife, blade, or pin to remove caked-on debris. For scales that are used in the kitchen, you will often have some dried debris on the weigh surface that cannot be removed with a cloth. Gently scraping at the area with a sharp object will remove the dirt and give you a clean weighing surface.

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Question How do I do a major calibration? Calibration – that is, adjusting the scale so it weighs accurately over its range – depends on the model, so you have to read the instructions. It probably requires using a “standard weight” which you can easily buy online but need to keep clean. As a simple check each time I use it, I wrote its weight on each pot I use for samples. So I switch on the scale and it reads 0.00. Put the empty pot on and it reads the number on that pot. Then press “tare” to get zero before weighing a sample. If the empty pot doesn’t weigh correctly, I need to calibrate the scale.
Question How do I calibrate my digital scale? Hit on/off or the “zero” button. Make sure it is free of residue or dirt, and if you have a dish on it make sure to zero it with the dish on the scale.
Question What does it mean when it displays “0 L.D.”? It means you have exceeded the weight measurable on your scales (over load).

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Consult with the owner’s manual for your pocket scale prior to cleaning and calibrating the device to identify any special instructions or warnings. The manual can provide helpful tips that are relevant and specific to the make and model of your pocket scale. As a small thank you, we’d like to offer you a $30 gift card (valid at GoNift.com). Use it to try out great new products and services nationwide without paying full price—wine, food delivery, clothing and more. Enjoy!
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To start calibrating, put your weight on the scale, enter its weight, and press the “Enter” key to store that data as a reference when you’re weighing.
Next, add weight to the scale until you get near the maximum weight limit and check the scale to see if it matches the known weights you’ve placed on it.

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