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Why does my weight change on different floors?
If the scale is moved and you do NOT calibrate it, you are likely to see fluctuations in your weight. Also, when certain EatSmart models are placed on the floor with the LCD light already on, the scale will display the weight of the platform (4.6lb to 5.6lb – depending on model).
What floor should you weigh yourself on?
Place your scale on a hard, even surface—no carpeting. A wobbly or tilted scale can result in an inaccurate reading. Stand still, with your weight distributed evenly on both feet. If you’re using a body-fat scale, you should be barefoot.
Why do I weigh different on carpet?
Low profile scales are an issue because long carpet can push up against the underside of the scale. This upward force on the scale pushes up against the load cells inside. BBC found that their subjects weighed up to 10kg less when weighed on a carpet compared to a flat floor.
Should I weigh myself on carpet or hard floor?
You should aim to weigh yourself naked (or always in similar clothes) and you should always use the same set of scales on the same hard surface. If you put the scales on carpet you could find yourself weighing a lot less or a lot more depending on the scales and carpet in question.
Do scales work on uneven floor?
Scales placed on flooring that is uneven or even with the slightest slope will not give you the correct weight. This is because the uneven flooring prevents you from applying your weight evenly on its sensors. The load placed on a scale should be parallel to the gravitational direction and perpendicular to the surface.
How do you know if a scale is accurate?
Weigh two objects together.
- Place one object on the scale. Note the weight. Take it off and let the scale even back out.
- If it matches, the scale is accurate. If it doesn’t, try it again and see if it is off by the same number. If it is, it might be that your scale is always off by that amount.
Can scales show wrong weight?
Bathroom scales are fickle devices. They can give you a different weight from day to day, or even moment to moment. In general, digital bathroom scales are more accurate than mechanical ones. But for the most accurate reading, any bathroom scale must be set up correctly and used consistently.
How do you trick a scale to weigh less?
Other digital scales can be tricked simply by the movement or placement of a power cord, which can take tens of pounds off of someone weighing in. Also, the placement of the scale itself on a certain surface can fluctuate weights, and make you seem lighter than you really are with the lack of force.
What happens if you weigh yourself on an uneven floor?
Where is the best place to put a weight scale?
Put your scale on a hard, flat surface The optimal surfaces for a bathroom scale to yield the best results include ceramic or porcelain tile, hard wood or concrete. Linoleum, vinyl, carpet, and other softer flooring can cause small variations in weight depending on how much cushion there is.
Can your scale be wrong?
Sure, the human body fluctuates over the course of the day and there are some crappy scales out there, but even relatively good scales can seem to be wildly inaccurate. But for the most accurate reading, any bathroom scale must be set up correctly and used consistently.