Yes, you need to calibrate your scale depending on the frequency of your usage.
If the scale is used in a cafe setting where you need to weigh beverages constantly, we suggest calibrating everyday before you start your cafe operations.
If you use the scale for home brewing, then you can calibrate it on a monthly basis.
And if you take the scale on your travel adventures, we recommend to calibrate it right away at the new location.
Why is scale calibration important?
The importance of calibration lies in ensuring the ongoing accuracy of your scales. Regular calibration efforts are essential to uphold this accuracy. Calibrating your scale offers various benefits, including cost efficiency, reliability, and consistently delicious coffee that can be replicated.
While it's possible to brew good coffee using volumetric measurements or even with a scale that has drifted out of calibration, the essence of coffee brewing revolves around ratios. Remarkable coffee can be crafted even with basic tools. However, when it comes to teaching someone else how to recreate that exceptional brew, having instruments that deliver precise measurements greatly enhances the likelihood of success.
This principle extends beyond merely instructing others on reproducing a fantastic cup of Yirgacheffe. It also applies to your future brewing endeavors. If you've discovered a brewing method that delights your taste buds, you'll want the ability to replicate it weeks later, regardless of your location or the equipment available to you.
What kind of calibration weight should I use?
Acaia’s intelligent calibration feature enables it to calibrate at specific weight intervals: 100 g, 300 g, 500 g, 1000 g, and 1500 g. If you opt to calibrate your scale, its accuracy will depend on the precision of the calibration weights you utilize. We advise using standard weights of either 100 g, 500 g, or 1000 g for optimal results.
The Acaia Lunar and Cinco models include a 100 g weight within their package. Additionally, a 500 g weight is available for purchase in our store.
Please note that we recommend using standard weights with a classification of either F1 or F2 for calibration purposes.
Here's a quick video tutorial on how to calibrate your acaia scales: