using the barcode scanner with metric system.

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Tornadoes_R_Fun
Tornadoes_R_Fun Posts: 41
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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

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  • Justin_7272
    Justin_7272 Posts: 341 Member
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    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
    Tornadoes_R_Fun Posts: 41
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    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
    CoolDad67 Posts: 324 Member
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    You have to get a metric scanner. :p
  • astridtheviking
    astridtheviking Posts: 113 Member
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    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
    Tornadoes_R_Fun Posts: 41
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    it amazes if there is no solution for this. anyone know of an app that pull metric info from barcodes?
  • janiesb
    janiesb Posts: 1
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    Where is the barcode scanner?
  • benny771
    benny771 Posts: 1 Member
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    Im guessing its on the app for myfitnesspal

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