A reading of 0 ounces on a scale typically indicates that there is no weight being measured on the scale. This means one of the following:
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No Item Present: If there is nothing placed on the scale, it will read 0 ounces.
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Tare Function: If there is an item on the scale that was previously weighed and you have tared (zeroed) the scale to account for the weight of that item (like a container), then a reading of 0 ounces would indicate that the scale is ready to measure the weight of a new item placed inside or on top of that container.
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Calibration and Accuracy: If the scale is calibrated correctly and functioning properly, a reading of 0 ounces should reliably indicate that there is no weight to measure.
In any case, a reading of 0 ounces signifies that the scale is balanced or that no additional weight is being detected.