[dmplaura]

I'm a bit confused. I have an electric scale, which is new, which weighed me in at 128.6 pounds today before I went to my neurologist's office.

My neurologist weighed me and informed me I was 124 pounds!

Is it possible that an uneven surface, such as a mat or floor, would cause the digital scale to be off? Or is the scale found in a doctor's office more accurate?

Hey I'm not complaining about being 4 pounds lighter than I thought, but I figured I had an accurate scale at home.

[Curious]

a scale used in a busy place can get off very easy. it depends on how often they have it proffesionally calibrated.

hubby and i own a gym and have ours done 2x a year, plus we check them by using plate weights all the time.

home scales, no matter the type, can get off if you keep them in the bathroom. the high moisture can cause rust inside.

the scale should always be placed on a hard flat level surface. never any type of carpet. best to always place in the same spot when weighing.

LOL..i sound just like i am at work.

[dmplaura]

That could explain it. I weigh on a bathmat usually. I'll try on a flat surface instead.

[dmplaura]

Where does one take a scale to be professionally calibrated?

Mine's still off, no matter where I take it. it's a refurbished scale as well, so I've no doubt it can be off.

[Curious]

Home scales can't be. That is more for the tall slide type dr scales.

The best way to calibrate a home scale is to use weights or something that you know for sure is a certain poundage.

The scale should have a small knob that should zero it out.

You can test the low end of the scale by piling on some 1lb canned foods. Most elelctronic scales won't get off at different weight levels like a slide scale can.

If all else fails, calibrate to your dr's numbers.

[dmplaura]

I'll try it out. I have some hand weights around here that will be perfect for the job