{"id":6822,"date":"2022-08-22T12:19:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T12:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.housejunkie.co.uk\/?p=6822"},"modified":"2023-01-10T00:51:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T00:51:46","slug":"how-accurate-are-bathroom-scales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homesguide.co.uk\/how-accurate-are-bathroom-scales\/","title":{"rendered":"How Accurate are Bathroom Scales? Keeping on Top of Your Weight Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want to measure your body fat and body composition to track weight loss or muscle mass, you need the best bathroom scales for the job. But you’ll also require accurate scales for weighing yourself.<\/p>\n

In today’s article, we’re exploring how to properly use bathroom scales, the best ways to get precise data, and some factors that can cause inconsistencies – to determine how accurate are bathroom scales.<\/p>\n

Avoid Fluctuations in Weighing<\/h2>\n

One of the best ways to keep track of your actual weight is by weighing yourself at a consistent time<\/strong> of day, like as soon as you wake up. This can help to minimise alterations in your body caused by hydration and eating. In fact, if you weigh yourself over several courses in one day, you might find that you’ve gained 5lbs when it’s just caused by shifts in diet and water weight. Therefore, if you’re used to weighing yourself first thing in the morning, then get into a routine and stick to it.<\/p>\n

How Do I Know if My Bathroom Scale Is Accurate?<\/h2>\n

\"aIf you want to accurately measure your weight, whether it’s for your weight loss journey or to know your body composition, you’ll need to put your bathroom scales<\/a> to the test. Before you begin, make sure that the floor surface you’re using is flat and hard. Using your bathroom scale on the carpet and raised flooring can massively alter the scales<\/strong> – for both mechanical and digital scales. You should then pick up the scales and clean them to remove any debris that could get in the way of the sensors to impact the results.<\/p>\n

There are certain environmental factors that can affect the accuracy and legitimacy of bathroom scales, such as temperature<\/strong>. The temperature in the room can affect the resilience of the materials used to create the scale. So if you weigh yourself when it’s cold and then when it’s hot, you might encounter different readings.<\/p>\n

1. Check if the scales are properly set to zero.<\/h3>\n

First, make sure that the body scales are set to zero. This might sound obvious, but it’s easy to forget. Even a digital scale requires zeroing out, which might involve stepping on and off of the digital bathroom scales, or perhaps you’ll need to press a reset function. Check out the instructions that came with the scales on how to properly reset them.<\/p>\n

If you own mechanical bathroom scales, you might need to turn a dial to ensure that the scale is tared to zero before you step onto it and take your weight. If you have digital scales, it might be worth replacing the batteries. When the batteries get low, the scales will either stop working or not work as accurately.<\/p>\n

2. Ensure you have accurate bathroom scales by considering environmental factors.<\/h3>\n

Fortunately, you can take some measures to improve the accuracy of your weight measurements. Ensure that you don’t use the scale in a humid environment<\/strong>. In fact, placing them near hot or steamy showers isn’t good for accuracy, as water can take a toll on the bathroom scale’s springs and inner components, making it less likely to measure your actual weight correctly.<\/p>\n

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3. Measure the scale’s accuracy.<\/h3>\n

Once you’ve set your bathroom scales to zero, it’s time to investigate how accurate and consistent they are with weighing you. Begin by stepping on the bathroom scale, write down the reading, and step off. Repeat this action up to five times<\/strong>, taking a mental note if there are any weight changes with each measurement. Plus, make sure that you’re stepping onto the scales with the same motion<\/strong> – without any bouncing or shifting that could adjust your weight (particularly if you own a low-quality model).<\/p>\n

If you discover that your scales aren’t accurate (i.e., they’re presenting a different weight each time), you might have a problem with the internal elements, which can be caused by the load gauge in the digital scale. You may be able to fix this at home, but it might just be easier and less trouble to replace it with a new bathroom smart scale.<\/p>\n

4. Put your scales to the test.<\/h3>\n

If your scales are reading an accurate weight each time, that’s great news! But this only confirms that they’re consistent, and it doesn’t tell you if the scales are accurate. Instead, we recommend taking an item that you know the weight of and placing it onto the scales for an accurate measurement. It doesn’t matter what the item is, so long as it doesn’t move, is safe to place on the scales, and more importantly, you know how much it weighs.<\/p>\n

You could use dumbbells or a can of food from your kitchen cupboards to see if the bathroom scales show the same weight as the item you’re weighing. Try this method with different items, ensuring that you use a range of light to heavier items to properly examine your bathroom scales.<\/p>\n

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