Can someone tell me how to recalibrate my Polder kitchen scale?

[Nikki NYC]

It's a cheap plastic one - I can't even find a model number on it! Any direction would be most appreciate. Otherwise, I'm open to recommendations for a new one...

[puzzler]

Are you sure it's off?

Here is an easy, very accurate way to test: $20 of dimes or quarters (or mixed) equals exactly 1 pound. (50 cent pieces or Eisenhower dollars also work, but who sees those?) No pennies or nickels.

So 5 quarters = 1 oz, 40 = 8 oz, etc.

Any mix of these coins works -- $2.50 worth equals 2 ounces, $5.00 worth equals 4 ounces, etc.

[Nikki NYC]

Thanks, I am positive it isn't accurate.

[Zeldog]

I'll vouch for puzzler's method. I had to calibrate some scales for work using a standard weight. Just for kicks I compared to a stack of quarters and found that 5 quarters do indeed weigh 1.00 ounce. Didn't know dimes followed the same rule, but I don't weigh my spare change that often.

[goodhealthgourmet]

if you don't get any help here on CH, e-mail the company and ask them how to do it...

http://www.polderonline.com/contact.html

[Nikki NYC]

Thank you so much!

[goodhealthgourmet]

you're welcome!