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Nootropics Depot Milligram Scale | NDS-201

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$29.99

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SKU:ND1115

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SKU:
ND1115
Model:
NDS-201
Max Capacity:
20 Grams
Resolution:
0.001 Grams (1mg)
Accuracy:
.05% (±5mg) at 10 grams. 4% (± 2mg) at 50mg.
Calibration Weight:
10 Grams
Weighs In:
G, OZ, CT, OZT, DWT, GN
Dimensions:
3.5" x 4" x 1.25"
Tray Dimensions:
1.3" Diameter
Power:
2x AAA Batteries (Included)
Warranty:
Standard Lifetime Warranty Included. Optional Extended Damage Warranty Available (+$10.00)

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Description

Why You Should Use A Milligram Scale

Nootropics Depot always suggests using a reliable milligram scale for measuring powder doses as scoops are highly unreliable for measurement. Nootropic and natural extract powders have different densities and therefore generally shouldn't be measured using a scoop.

Nootropics Depot NDS-201 Milligram Scale Features And Specs

Power Down:

Automatic Off After 3 Minutes / Button

Operating Temperature:

10-35°C (50-95°F)

LCD Display:

5 Bit LCD Display

Backlight:

Blue Backlight

Power Source:

2x AAA Batteries (Included)

Dimensions:

88mm x 100mm x 30mm (3.46in x 3.94in x 1.18in)

Scale Weight:

106g (3.70oz, 0.24lbs)

Weighing Pan Dimensions:

34mm x 34mm x 5mm (1.34in x 1.34in x 0.20in)

Weighing Pan Material

Stainless Steel

Buttons:

Tare, Mode, Off, On

Power Alert:                                        

Automatic Battery Low Notification

Weighing Unit Options:

g / oz / ozt / dwt / ct / gn

 

Scale Accuracy, Resolution, Precision, and Capacity

The terms accuracy, precision, capacity, and resolution are important concepts when talking about the properties of a scale. Although the terms have distinct meanings, many times people confuse them with one another. When an object is placed on a scale, the scale responds by displaying a measurement of that object's weight. The confidence in knowing how close the displayed weight is to the actual weight depends entirely on the accuracy, precision, and resolution of the scale at a given weight. Let's look at each one individually.

The resolution of a scale is the smallest increment in measured weight that can be displayed on the scale. The NDS-201 is a milligram scale. Therefore, the smallest unit the scale can display is 1mg. This is also the amount the scale increments or decrements by when weighing. The NDS-201 cannot measure fractions of a milligram. To measure fractions of a milligram, you would need to move to a 0.1mg or 0.01mg precision balance, and those run into the thousands of dollars per scale.

The accuracy of a scale is how close the value of an object's displayed weight is to the object's actual weight. If a scale indicates that a 10 gram weight weighs 10.005 or 9.995, then the scale is accurate to within 0.05% at 10 grams, or a 5mg deviation. This is the maximum amount the scale would deviate from the actual weight value of an object at that specific weight. This accuracy of a scale is different at various weights as well. This is due to the resolution of the scale affecting how close it can get the displayed weight to the actual weight of an object. Since a milligram scale has a 1mg resolution, and you cannot display fractions of a milligram, the accuracy of the displayed weight will be lower at lower weight values. Let's say we are measuring 50mg instead of 10 grams. If we wanted an accuracy of 0.05% at 50mg, the scale would need to have a resolution of 0.001mg, or one microgram. This is an incredibly tight tolerance, and microgram scales run tens of thousands of dollars to achieve that resolution. So that accuracy level is impossible at the 50mg level on a milligram scale. If you weigh a 50mg weight and get a value of 48mg or 52mg, then your scale is accurate to within 4% at 50mg, or a 2mg deviation. What this means from a practical standpoint is that your milligram scale gets more accurate the more weight you put on it.

The precision of a scale is the measure of repeatability of an object's displayed weight for multiple weighings of the same object. Essentially, precision is the deviation or fluctuation of the measured weight of a single object across multiple instances of weighing on the same scale. If you weigh a 10 gram object 5 times, and you get 10.005, 10.001, 9.995, 9.999, and 10.000, your precision is 0.05%. This is because the maximum value of deviation (5 milligrams) from the average of all the weights (10 grams) is 0.05%. Think of precision as a measure of how much a scale's weight display will fluctuate from one time to the next.

Finally, capacity is the largest weight the scale is capable of weighing. The NDS-201 has a capacity of 20 grams. This means that the maximum weight of an object you can put onto the scale is 20g. Not only is that the maximum it can accurately weigh, but it can also damage the mechanism of the scale by going over that maximum capacity.

 

Nootropics Depot NDS-201 Milligram Scale Manual

Please click here to view or download the Nootropics Depot NDS-201 Milligram Scale Manual

 

Nootropics Depot NDS-201 Milligram Scale Lifetime Warranty Information

Your NDS-201 scale from Nootropics Depot comes with a lifetime warranty from manufacturing defects and for operational quality. All scales are tested for proper function at Nootropics Depot facilities before sale. This is to ensure you do not get a faulty unit. However, if your scale arrives in poor functioning order, please reach out to Nootropics Depot support at support@nootropicsdepot.com within 10 days to receive a replacement without additional shipping costs. The lifetime warranty does not cover loss, damage, or misuse. Please read the manual to understand its capabilities and limitations, and only use the NDS-201 scale within the bounds of those operational capacities. If you feel your scale is not working properly due to a manufacturing defect outside of the 10 day initial window, please reach out to the Nootropics Depot support team. You will need to ship the scale back to ND’s facility to be inspected. Nootropics Depot does NOT cover the shipping costs for shipping the unit back to us outside of the initial 10 day window, but will cover the cost of shipping the replacement unit back to you if the inspection determines the scale has not been improperly handled or damaged. Nootropics Depot does offer an extended warranty for damage. If you have purchased this coverage, you will be allowed a maximum of two (2) replacements related to damage/improper use. Nootropics Depot does NOT cover shipping costs of replacements due to damage/misuse.

Extended Damage Warranty (+$10.00)

Nootropics Depot does offer an optional extended warranty for damage. If you choose to purchase this coverage, you will be allowed a maximum of two (2) replacements related to incidental damage/improper use. Nootropics Depot does NOT cover shipping costs of replacements due to damage/misuse.

43 Reviews

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  • 5
    Great scale and fast delivery

    I ordered to Poland (Europe) It took 12 days from order confirmation to pick up at the post office! The scale had a slight inaccuracy, probably due to the long trip, but it was very easy according to the instructions to calibrate. Packaging very cool - closed with a magnet, everything neatly arranged. My only question is what is the hole in the upper right year for?

  • 3
    Ease of use

    Nothing special than any other similar available sacles in the market. Works well. Has a separate button to turn off.

43 Reviews

  • 5
    Great scale and fast delivery

    I ordered to Poland (Europe) It took 12 days from order confirmation to pick up at the post office! The scale had a slight inaccuracy, probably due to the long trip, but it was very easy according to the instructions to calibrate. Packaging very cool - closed with a magnet, everything neatly arranged. My only question is what is the hole in the upper right year for?

  • 3
    Ease of use

    Nothing special than any other similar available sacles in the market. Works well. Has a separate button to turn off.

  • 5
    scale

    excellent scale, highly would purchase again

  • 5
    scale

    this scale is highly acerate

  • 5
    Milligram scale

    Does the job. Can repeatedly measure within 2 mg. Thats more than I could ask for for the price. The tools and case it comes with are also a bonus.

  • 4
    Scale

    It's really good scale, pretty accurate compared to a different one I had purchased. Definitely recommend

  • 5
    Works good, decent quality. Doesn't look or feel cheap.

    It was my first time buying a scale and I am happy I bought it. Helpful purchase. Helped me to finally start using bulk powder supplements

  • 4
    scale

    Good form factor. It seems to have no span control, to adjust calibration, only tare (which is actually its zero, electronically), so when I noticed that it was no longer linear I ordered another, they're cheap. If it does have a span control I'd appreciate being told how to adjust it. I guess I'll be buying another, soon.

  • 5
    Great scale

    Scale works great. A must have for anyone buying powder.

  • 5
    Best scales I've had

    Great scales very accurate and user friendly

  • 5
    Milligram scale

    Honest to God this is the best scale I’ve ever had! I used to order my scale from Amazon but after a few months they kept breaking on me. I use my skills more frequently than I should. Whether I’m in the lab or no at home I’m always experimenting with something. Except for the last one I accidentally stepped on it, that’s on me. But after seeing the great reviews on the scale and how well it was calibrated I knew I had to take advantage of it! I’ve been using it for the last two months and it hasn’t bugged out on me nor has it giving me poor measurements. Always accurate each and every time! It’s very prestige and I give it to nootropics depot for creating notches a great looking skill but an actual functioning one with all the bells and whistle‘s that are needed. Highly recommend if you were in the market for a new scale and want your moneys worth!

  • 2
    Can't Recommend

    This is the 3rd scale I've purchased through Nootropics Depot. Each one lacked durability. The last scale I purchased became non functional by the second day. The weighing pan is too small. The indented weight plate makes this scale inaccurate if you use a larger weigh pan to mass out larger amounts of product. There are better scales like the Gemini 20 or the Newacalox at the same or lower price point. ND Admin: There is a lifetime warranty on the scales... We would have replaced it for you for free; especially at day 2. Furthermore, these are made in the same factory as the Gemini-20. The weighing pan is literally the same size. Also, that scale is $49.99 on Amazon right now, and doesn't have a lifetime warranty. It's double the price for a worse warranty, the same size weighing pan, and literally made by the same factory as our scale. We also have a larger weighing pan you can add to the order now, which is not even an option with the Gemini-20. We also test and calibrate every single scale before sale, which neither of those other brands do.

  • 5
    Great scale!

    Really great scale, very very accurate! Can't beat this price!

  • 5
    Scale

    Must have

  • 4
    Pretty good scale

    The accuracy leaves a bit to be desired, but I can't complain for the price!

  • 5
    NDS-201

    Great product, works very well for the price!

  • 4
    depot milligram scale

    The suggestion to place it on a metal surface made a big difference. I had started with placing on my old wooden desk, but the readings were unsteady. On a metal box it was much better. This item is a little flimsy, not crisp in its accuracy, but met my needs for supplements. If your need is super accuracy, you might want to get a higher quality item. But this one is very good for the casual user, good for the price.

  • 5
    Great Product

    This scale is very accurate and high quality. I use a piece of tin foil or a post-it note to expand the volume capacity of the weigh pan.

  • 5
    Nootropics Depot Milligram Scale

    I gotta say, I've had a few mg scales over the years and this is quickly becoming a favorite. Excellent accuracy, ease of use, and the 10g weight are a few of my favorite elements. Very reasonable price. If you buy one, I recommend getting the extra tray they offer at checkout. That comes in handy!

  • 4
    Handy, good for the price

    I purchased this scale to weigh out supplements that I buy in bulk rather than in plastic bottles. For this application it is certainly accurate enough, and the price is right for what you get. I subtracted one star because the tray is too small to contain, for example, 2 grams of creatine. Your choice for weighing fluffy powders in amounts that exceed the capacity of the tray is to measure in two or three parts, or to balance some kind of bigger cup atop the tray (and use the tare function). If the scale came with a bigger cup that fits inside the tiny tray, I would give 5 stars.