{"id":2327,"date":"2022-08-18T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T15:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/?p=2327"},"modified":"2025-05-05T10:47:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T17:47:50","slug":"how-to-use-counting-scale-instructions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/18\/how-to-use-counting-scale-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Counting Scale (Instructions)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A parts counting scale is an amazing item.\u00a0 The amount of time savings that one of these devices provides end users is truly remarkable.\u00a0 Most of the time when folks are using a counting scale, they have the instructions or they just know how to use the scale, since they’ve been using the scale for many years.<\/p>\n

Regarding parts counting, we’ve written about how to buy a counting scale<\/a>. But what happens if you don’t know how to actually use a counting scale?\u00a0 What if you can’t find any instructions or user manual?\u00a0 Well, we will try to assist you below.<\/p>\n

\"how<\/p>\n

Simple Parts Counting Using an Electronic Scale<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First, the basic way to use a counting scale for inventory<\/a> is to first, make sure the scale is on 0.00.\u00a0 Then count out a small sample of whatever it is that you’re trying to count. Let’s say (10) pieces.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Remember, all the pieces have to be the same.\u00a0 You can’t count resistors and bolts at the same time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So, you’ve counted out your (10) pieces, now look for a button on the scale that says “Sample”.\u00a0 This can be very simple or this can be quite difficult depending on who manufactured the scale.\u00a0 You may have to experiment to figure out which button is actually the sample key. Some scales will actually have Sample written on the button. But, we’ve seen “sample” buttons that actually said everything from “Smpl” to “Sample Set” to “PWT”.<\/p>\n

Also, some scales can differ with the timing of whether you place the (10) pieces on the scale and then press the Sample button or do you press the Sample button first and then place your (10) pieces on the scale.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n