Question 1

What is the accuracy of this scale in grams?

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It's not very accurate below a whole ounce. I just used some gram cubes I have lying around to test the scale. I've tested the cubes in the past with a postal scale for accuracy and found them to be exactly 1 gram each. Anything above 8 grams the scale will just round up to half an ounce or 0.5 ounces as it does not show grams. I started out with more than 28 grams to test the accuracy of 1 ounce and then kept taking a few off. I eventually put less and less cubes on the scale and I was still getting a reading of 0.5 ounces or half an ounce. In the end 8 grams or more consistently would give a reading of  half an ounce even though it should take 14 grams to make half an ounce. I personally use the scale to weigh our daughter who has trouble gaining weight and I find this scale adequate. In fact it's the same scale her doctor has at the office. I only use it to measure pounds and whole ounces though.

Question 2

Does this scale weigh in grams? Need a scale for lactation that weighs in grams. Does it weigh in 1 grams or 5 grams?

Accepted Answer

All Tanita scales we carry measure in pounds and kilograms.  The Tanita BD-585 measures in 10gm increments.

Question 3

Where is this made ?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 4

How well does it work with a moving subject?  I want to weigh babies on it and they don't stay still!

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I weigh puppies and kittens on it and it works well. If to much movement have blanket to swaddle baby. Scale will 0 with blanket. I like the scale

ASIN	B000KZOITO
Best Sellers Rank	#233,969 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #296 in Digital Bathroom Scales
Brand Name	TANITA
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (34)
Display Type	LCD
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	3 Years
Form Factor	Foldable
Global Trade Identification Number	00742496858504
Manufacturer	Tanita
Material Type	Plastic
Measurement Type	Pounds or Kilograms
Model	BD-585
Part Number	BD-585
Readout Accuracy	+/- 0.05 kg or +/- 0.1 lb
Special Features	Portable
UPC	742496858504
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Weigh Scale Type	Counter Scale
Weight Capacity Maximum	40 Pounds

BD-585 Pediatric Scale

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