How Do You Read Postal Weight Scales?
A postal weight scale is designed to weigh letters, parcels and packages that will be sent through the postal service or a shipping courier. Knowing the exact weight of the object being sent puts a finer point on the mailing or shipping costs. As a result, companies that mail or ship products, or people sending packages, can control costs by using a postal weight scale. Calibrate the postage scales before you weigh your envelopes or boxes. This will ensure you get the most accurate reading. Use a weight, preferably of a few ounces, to make sure you know the exact weight of object beforehand. Clean off the scales to prevent any inaccurate readings. Turn on the postal scales. Make sure the scales are set to read ounces, and not pounds, or fluid ounces. Set the weight on the scales and wait a few seconds until the scale meter or numbers stop moving or changing. Check to make sure the scales read the correct weight for the weight you placed on the scales. If the scale is incorrect, press t
