Glass Bathroom Scale

Welcome to our website. Here you will be able to find suppliers of a glass bathroom scale that will allow you to conveniently keep track of your weight.

The US ranks in the top three countries for obesity with two-thirds of its citizens overweight. Being overweight is a leading cause of death and it contributes to the development and complication of diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Fortunately, even a small amount of weight loss has been shown to reduce the occurrence and contribution of these diseases. While there are many things that factor into getting your weight in line, health experts say weighing yourself regularly is key.

A good bathroom scale can help you when it comes to weight loss. In fact, people who have been successful measuring their dieting progress and meeting their weight-loss goals testify to regular weigh-ins. Seventy-five percent of successful dieters weigh themselves at least weekly, according to data in the National Weight Control Registry.

A wide variety of bathroom scales are available from manufacturers such as Taylor, Tanita, Health o meter, Terraillon, Escali, Phoenix, Homedics, Elite, Momo, Seca, Weight Watchers (Conair), Salter, Whynter, Newline and My Weigh.

Types of Bathroom Scales

There are two basic types of bathroom scales: mechanical and electronic.

Even though they are classified as mechanical and electronic, both have mechanical mechanisms which include levers to allow for the use of smaller springs and beams. The levers of a mechanical scale connect directly to and focus the weight to a calibrated spring mechanism whereas the levers of an electronic scale connect to and focus the weight to a beam.

Mechanical Bathroom Scale

There are two kinds of mechanical bathroom scales: spring-based scales and weight-based scales.

Weight-based scales like those at the doctor’s office are considered to deliver the most accurate and consistent readings over time. The lever moves up and down and your weight is counterbalanced by moving a small weight along the lever and then reading your weight from a scale on the lever.

Spring-based scales have been the most common type in homes for many years. They have pointers or numbered dials connected to a calibrated spring. They can be difficult to read and usually require a 'zero' adjustment from time to time. They also have problems with accuracy and consistency.

Electronic Bathroom Scale

The electronic bathroom scale (also known as digital bathroom scale) uses a strain-gauge sensor that is connected to a calibrated steel beam. As weight is applied to the beam, it flexes and the amount of strain is read by the sensor. An electronic controller converts the reading into weight and displays it on a digital display.

Features to Look for in a Glass Bathroom Scale

What features do you need in a glass bathroom scale? To answer that you must consider your use. If you just want to check your weight occasionally then a basic model will be fine. If you are on a weight-loss program then a memory feature that stores readings and displays the difference from the current measurement to the previous measurement might be nice to have. Some scales allow for 'personalization' so that multiple users can have their own settings.

Serious athletes may want to select a scale that also measures body composition and provides additional information, including bone mass and visceral fat while also tracking the calorie intake. Some of these have different modes like “lean”, “athlete” or “muscular”. They can also measure weight in tenth-pound increments. And of course some high-tech models provide an interface for connecting to a computer.

The two most important features would have to be accuracy and consistency (or repeatability). For some consistency would out weigh accuracy. You can account for being plus or minus a few pounds, but consecutive readings should be repeatable. Of course weight capacity is also important. Most scales have a maximum capacity between 300 and 400 pounds. High capacity models are available. Just be sure that the scale can accommodate all users.

Also, the scale platform should be large enough to allow you to stand comfortably and safely while easily viewing the display.

One of the main reasons for purchasing a glass bathroom scale is for its stylish appearance.

The platform is made of tempered glass which comes in different glass thicknesses. While 7-8 mm (.27-.31 inch) is a common thickness, some have a much thicker glass platform. The glass can also be clear, tinted or translucent.

The glass scales have very attractive metallic frames and accents; anywhere from conservative to far-out styling. Select the one that will compliment and be a beautiful addition to your bathroom!

Also the glass surface is usually pretty easy to wipe clean.

Features to consider include:

• accuracy
• consistency
• ease of use
• glass thickness
• appearance
• style
• color
• display size
• low-battery indicator
• automatic turn-off
• does it talk
• number of users
• number of user memories
• easy to clean platform
• battery type
• price

Correct Use of a Glass Bathroom Scale

To get the most out of your new glass bathroom scale, be sure to read the instructions or user manual carefully. This is especially true if you chose one with multiple features. For a correct reading, the scale should be placed on a hard-surfaced floor such as tile or hardwood.

Also, don't be surprised or disappointed if you weight is slightly different day to day. It can easily fluctuate by several pounds a day depending on how active you've been, what you’ve eaten and had to drink and how many bathroom breaks you've had.

It would be best to weigh yourself at the same time each day, probably when you first awake before dressing and eating.