AMERICAN WEIGH SCALESIndustrial Precision Digital Hanging Scale, Yellow, 11lb

doesn't provide realtime reading, it's like a digital bathroom scale that takes a measurement then locks the readout. this is fine for some applications but not for weighing something that is deliberately changing

Works as expected, easy to use and read. I liked it and later bought the model SR-20 as well.

THE VOYAGE HOME:I sent email to the company, Georgia-based American Weigh Scales.Apparently they have revised this scale since I purchased my copy and the switch inside the battery compartment does indeed turn off the HOLD feature if you would like to see a continuous readout.A very helpful account manager named Kevin agreed to replace my old scale with the new version.Now I have a useful scale.Thanks Kevin!Latest product manual is here (v3.0):www[dot]awscales[dot]com/hanging-scales/159-sr-20-digital-hanging-scalePART 3:I can hardly believe that I have to do this AGAIN! I must revise my review. The suggestion by SaraPap worked for quite a long time, my scale appeared to be reborn. I flipped the switch inside the battery compartment and the hold feature was defeated. But recently, when the batteries died and I replaced with fresh cells, the hold feature returned. At that time I was reminded of the true purpose for the little black switch inside the battery compartment-CALIBRATION.Switch "up", power "on" and the scale enters calibration mode. See your manual, or this page:www[dot]americanweigh[dot]com/images/PDF/SR-Series_manual[dot]pdfSwitch "down" power "on" and the scale is in weighing mode, with the useless HOLD feature! I fiddled endlessly, now the HOLD feature will not go away!Furthermore, the manual states that this model, the SR-5, calibrates with a 1kg weight (not included). But, when I put the switch "up" and enter calibration mode, my scale asks for a 5kg calibration weight! Odd, since 5kg is the max capacity of the scale. Excess load on these sensors is likely to cause damage, so I was not in a hurry to hang 5kg of chickpeas on my scale, but after endless fiddling I saw no other choice. Eventually I calibrated the scale, and it seems to work fine, but that is all very odd. And, the useless HOLD feature is back. Maybe Harry Potter moved in next door. I am baffled.I should not have deleted the original review. (PART 1) As long as this scale has the HOLD feature permanently enabled, it is USELESS. You will likely get a different result every time you weigh the same object, unless you pay infinite attention, and resort to double and triple-checking every time. If the object takes a little fiddling to get it on the hook, you will likely find that the HOLD feature locks onto a weight before you even have the entire load suspended. I learned to carefully get a few weights, and then zero the scale, REMOVE the load and observe the NEGATIVE weight displayed, and somehow do an average to get a ballpark figure. GOOD LUCK!PART 2:I am revising my review based on a smart comment by sara pap, see below.Now I really like this scale!There IS a way to defeat the HOLD function!Excellent!Thanks a ton, sara pap!I have deleted all of my previous commentary so that no mistake can be made by future amazon shoppers.For the record, I could not figure out how to defeat the HOLD function.I contacted the manufacturer, and they didn't know either.Strange, the manufacturer was apparently not aware of the secret button.This is a great product.It's been reborn!Highly recommend!

I ordered 3 of this 11LB model and 1 of 44LB model. Two were defect: one cannot be powered on no matter what I do; one can not be switch to "scale" because it works as "Hold" in both positions.Function wise, it is on all the time in "scale" mode unless I press the power button again (in Hold mode, it can be automatically off after sometime). Switching between "kg" to "lb" is tricky even I learned how to do it. "Hook stores nicely behind scale" is ok but not perfect and I am afraid it would not last very long because the 4 holding plastic stoppers (very tiny) could be worn out soon. Also I hope it support unit "Jin" (= 500g).Good side: Handy, nicely shape and size to put in pocket. Good display, good color. Not expensive. use two AAA batteries. One suggestion for the maker is to make the power button a little more recessed for pocket use. Good resolution. Nice Retractable handle.I found an equivalent one (40kg x 10g) to this one for $7 on Amazon. That one is a little bulkier than this one. So I bought that one for home use and want to use this one for pocket use. I need a dozen of this kind scales. I want the other one's functions (and steady) with this one's portability. Neither one satisfied me completely.

Instructions to switch from ounces to grams are not clear. Makes it difficult to switch. Also if you hang scale above your eye level ands look up at it, it is difficult to read the lighted display. It is clear at or below eye level due to the way it is lighted.