Silly Question about Scales

joeymarszalek

So, this may sound a little weird.. but I have a scale from about 5 years ago that gives me different read outs depending on where its placed... It's always on hardwood flooring, but if I shift it two inches to the right on the floor I weigh 2 lbs less than the original read out, 3 inches to the left, i gained 1/2 lb from the original read out.. Is this an issue with the scale? or does this happen with any scale?

AntonioP23

I'll guess the scale is probably a bit odd

Either get a. New set of weigh yourself in exactly the same place

SueInAz

Unless your floor isn't level then it's something to do with the scale. Try placing the scale on something you know is completely level (a large cutting board, maybe) and then put that item on the floor and try it in several different places. If it is still acting up it may be time to purchase a new scale.

joeymarszalek

don't get me wrong, it's really lovely to lose 2 lbs in 2 seconds, but it's just really weird.. Thanks!

AntonioP23 wrote: »

I'll guess the scale is probably a bit odd

Either get a. New set of weigh yourself in exactly the same place

tabby_123

My scale acts the same way. I just make sure to place the scale in the same spot when I weigh.

determined24girl

I have a newer scale and it does this. But my floor isn't level. I just measure myself in the same spot.

ana3067

My scale USED to act the same. Then someone in another thread like this mentioned level floors, including cracks between tiles. Our tile cracks are barely even visible, yet once I moved the scale so that each corner was WITHIN a tile, consistent scale readings.

tylerfrankling

Mine does that even if I don't move the scales! I can gain/lose pounds in seconds by just stepping off and then back on.

I do it 5 times, and then take an average. It's probably time to buy a new set but I'm just too tight.