What is Precision vs repeatability?

Displayed decimals vs giving the same reading twice in a row.

Short answer

100 g steps are useless if repeatability is ±500 g.

Precision vs repeatability when buying a weighing scale

Displayed decimals vs giving the same reading twice in a row.

Why it matters: Weigh yourself three times in the shop — if readings jump, the sensors are poor.

Look for: 100 g steps are useless if repeatability is ±500 g.

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