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How do I use a digital scale. It says 100g x 0.01g?
I have a small digital scale but I do not know how to use it. Above the screen it says 100g x 0.01g. When I weigh a sterling pendant, the numbers say 32.30. what does that number mean and do I need to do any calculating for decimal placement? Is that even the right question? Help
Does this number mean the weight of the pendant is 3 grams?
OK I hear you. But on an ounce scale this pendant is only .1 oz or close to 1/10 of an ounce. So there is no way this pendant weighs 31 grams which is close to a full ounce. This is what is troubling me.
I would like to add that the pendant is 20mm by 14mm with a domed cabochon. There is just no way it could weigh close to an ounce
The 2 answers received are both right.
The first answer was right & very useful info. Also The info about what it reads is what it is & not having to do any math is very important to me. I just didn't give enough info. After adding more info the second answer hit the nail on the head. I was using grain instead of gram. So between both answers I understand. Problem is how do I pick Best Answer when both are right???
3 Answers
- Stephen PLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
If your scale is working correctly, you shouldn't need to do any math.
My guess is that you are measuring it in grains and not grams.
1 gram (g) = 15.4323583529 grains (gr)
"Grain" scales are used in the US by people who reload firearm amunition and for some medicines.
32.30 grains/ 15.432 = 2.09 grams or about 0.074 oz
A US nickel weights pretty close to 5.0 grams, so find a few and check to see what they weigh on your scale. This way you can check if you are using the right scale setting and if it is working correctly.
(If you are in another country, you can probably find the weight of your local coins on google)
Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gram#Conversion_facto... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_%28unit%29 http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/?action=coin_... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_coinage#Speci... - spacemissingLv 71 decade ago
100g X .01 g means that the maximum weight the scale can measure is 100 grams,
and its resolution is .01 gram.
32.30 on the display is 32.30 grams.
An Avoirdupois ounce is equal to 28.349523125, or approximately 28.35 grams,
and a Troy ounce (used for precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum)
is equal to 31.1034768, or approximately 31.1 grams.
