On 19 May 2015 11:37:11 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> On 2015-05-19, taxed and spent > wrote:
> >
> > "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>
> > it does 0.01 ounces and 0.001 pounds
>
> Does it do 10 lbs?
>
> Typically, scales trade off preceision for range.
>
> One half ounce to ten pounds is a good range for the kitchen. Finer
> precision typically reduces the range. You can buy scales that do
> 0.01 ounce and will also weigh over 10 lbs, but bring $$$$.
>
I have a nice scale that is calibrated to weigh the usual numbers
accurately. Go between them and it's a crap shoot. When I'm dividing
dough into equal pieces by weight, I can weigh one, weigh more, go
back to the first and the weight is significantly different.

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