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scale accuracy

Discussion in 'Seasoned Marijuana Users' started by setoutthefuse, Mar 11, 2005.

  1. #1 setoutthefuse, Mar 11, 2005
    hey i heard to test the accuracy of your scale, you should place a dollar bill on it, and it should weigh exactly one gram. anyone heard of this?
     
  2. #2 D Cash 420, Mar 11, 2005
    i never heard of that but i did hear that a nickel weights 5
     
  3. #3 setoutthefuse, Mar 11, 2005
    awesome thanks a lot
     
  4. #4 SECRETANGEL, Mar 11, 2005
    A couple of notes on scales:

    Accuracy:
    Remember that scales are only as accurate based on how sensitive they are.
    And of course the higher the sensitivity the more expensive the scale is likely to be.
    This accuracy could play for or against your favor based on the situation that your in.

    Example:
    Lets say you went to buy a 1/4oz right.... thats 7 grams.. and your guy weighs everything for you on the spot, but his scale measures only to the gram 1.0.... that means that he could go over by to that amount and not even know it... in this instance it plays in your favor, becuase it cant measure/display anything less than a gram.=More for your money..

    On the opposite spectrum..
    If your guy has a scale that reads to the .01 or even .001 and weighs the same 7 grams for you and you then go home and your scale only reads to the 1.0 or .05 gram. you'll think he gyped you becuase your scale may only display 6grams....This of course could cuase for unneeded tension...

    IMO Examples of good scales:

    This is an example of a scale to the .01 increment Such:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=71119&item=7141323647&rd=1

    Excellent scale.. lights up.. conveninent.. small / portable, easy to clean..
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=71119&item=7141232603&rd=1

    There are scales that measure to the .001 increment.. These are mostly jewlers scales.
    But most scales measure to the gram 1.0 or half gram. .5


    Capacity & Calibration:
    I highly suggest getting a scale that measures to the smallest increment as possible but which ever one you ultimatly choose. Be it either something with lights, tare function (which is very handy since you can weigh things inside of a container), or just a little old fashioned scale like this one:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4115&item=6160138161&rd=1
    or this one:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3138&item=5564024101&rd=1

    Remember that the more accurate it is.. the less capacity it tends to be able to handle, so keep that in mind when purchasing..
    Above all, get yourself scale weights to make sure you keep it calibrated. Such as:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=71119&item=7140755950&rd=1


    Ok to answer you question..Incase you dont have the cash to get the calibration weights i weighed out some common items on my scale ( .01)
    Happy Weighing :)

    Quarter = 5.6grams
    Dime=2.2 grams
    Gold Dollar Coin = 8.0
    Nickel = 5.1
    Penny = 2.5
    Dollar Bill = (cant find one.. im broke)will update when not in a state of brokeness...
    Small Paper Clip = .3



    FYI.... there was a time that i had to measure a loved ones food intake to the the .01 of a gram for life or death.. thats how i picked this info up...
     

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