Compounding Tips : Leveling a Balance

Learn why an electronic balance must be level before use. An unlevel balance produces incorrect weight readings and can result in weighing too much or too little of ingredients.

Locate the level indicator on the electronic balance and identify where the air bubble is positioned. The balance is properly leveled when the bubble is centered within the circle on the indicator.

Understand that adjustable feet control balance height. Turn feet counterclockwise to decrease height and clockwise to increase height. Start with all feet at the lowest possible position.

Interpret bubble position at 6:00 or 12:00 to indicate vertical misalignment. Adjust both back feet clockwise or counterclockwise simultaneously to center the bubble vertically.

Interpret bubble position at 3:00 or 9:00 to indicate horizontal misalignment. Adjust the left and right back feet in opposite directions to center the bubble horizontally without compromising vertical leveling.

Confirm the air bubble is centered in the level indicator circle. Once the balance is properly leveled, proceed to the next step of calibration.