Scale diameter

[TheChieftain]

Hello!
I've been wondering. Does it affect the readings if the bucket i measure my malt in is wider than the scale? Let's say i use a 15 liter bucker with a diameter of 30cm and the scale has a diameter of 23cm (just making numbers up). Will that give a different result than if the whole area was covered? I'm thinking that it could result in the weight distribution being off somehow.

 

[Drewch]

Only if it results in part of the bucket resting on something else. As long as the platform of the scale is supporting the entire weight, it should give you a good reading.