When an object is placed on a scale, it will display a measurement of the object’s weight. We know how close that displayed weight is to the accurate weight of the object when we understand the scale’s accuracy, precision, and resolution.

Readability is the smallest division a scale can display. Each above application requires a different level of precision for desired results. How much is necessary for your scale? To ensure accurate measurements use a scale with a readability greater than your desired result.