Digital scales come in various shapes and sizes and can be used to very accurately measure weights from the smallest increment to tons. Modern digital scales have displays that can show the weight of an object down to the very smallest increments. There are scales that do more than just weigh an object but can also give calculations on size and mass and in humans can even calculate a person's body fat as well.
Step 1
Find a clean, even surface to place your scale on. Use a level to make sure the area you selected is even. Once this has been determined, place the scale on the surface, then place the level on top of the weighing surface to ensure it is even as well. Some more complex scales come with an adjustable weighing surface to allow for different-shaped objects to be weighed. Make sure the weighing surface is even before doing anything else.
Step 2
Activate your scale. Many modern digital scales are touch-activated, which requires you to gently depress the weighing surface until the display screen turns on. Other scales have an on-off switch for you to turn the scale on. Once the display screen is active wait until it reads "ready" or all zeros. You cannot weigh anything until the scale has been properly activated and is ready.
Step 3
Calibrate your scale. Make your scale read all zeros before you weigh anything. According to Digitalshippingscale.com, some digital scales have a button marked "CAL" or "Mode." Depress this button and the display will show either a zero or the word "CAL." This will tell you your scale is ready to be calibrated. Place a 10-lb. Olympic weight plate on the scale. Wait a few seconds for the weight to register, then press the "CAL" or "mode" button until the display screen reads the correct weight. After this, your scale will be calibrated and ready to weigh an object
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