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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