using the barcode scanner with metric system.

Tornadoes_R_Fun

maybe im missing the obvious but how can i access metric measurements when using the barcode scanner?

ill click add entry...barcode scanner...scan the item. but only english units show up.


so to be clear i want to use the barcode scanner and have metric units be the default or at least accessible.

thanks

Justin_7272

It's my understanding the scanner only pulls the corresponding information from the website; it has nothing to do with units in-it-of-itself and doesn't actually pull the raw numbers from the product. You will need to use a unit converter. I'd suggest this one;

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wopnersoft.unitconverter&hl=en

Save grams converted to ounces and ounces converted to grams as favorites and you'll be good to go. Good luck!

Tornadoes_R_Fun

the scanner pulls english units. for example. if i scan tuna it will give me the nutrition for 4 ounces of it. or i can switch to 1 ounce. what i cant do(or figure out) is how to switch that to metric.

its so much easier using grams rather than ounces.

CoolDad67

You have to get a metric scanner.

astridtheviking

It depends on the individual products. I eat a lot of foods that are specially imported from Nordic countries so when I enter an item like gravlax, it pulls up the appropriate measurement in grams; if I scan a carton of almond milk from the States it pull up the measurement in English units.

Unfortunately I don’t think there’s a way to change it.

Tornadoes_R_Fun

it amazes if there is no solution for this. anyone know of an app that pull metric info from barcodes?

janiesb

Where is the barcode scanner?

benny771

Im guessing its on the app for myfitnesspal