Tanita BD-585 Scale
- Scale
- Pounds or Kilograms
- Plastic
- White
A portable, dual-unit precision scale suited to lighter loads where accuracy matters more than a high weight ceiling on the readout.
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How it ranks among the 59 scale we track
4.3★ across 34 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
34 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A Tanita BD-585 digital scale with an LCD display, switchable between pounds and kilograms, rated to 40 lb capacity with +/- 0.05kg (about 0.1lb) accuracy. Portable, plastic construction, white finish.
This listing sits under a supplements category, but everything about the specs, the 40lb capacity and the LCD readout describes a small precision scale rather than a vitamin or supplement product. A 40lb weight limit is well below what a standard bathroom scale handles, which points to a scale meant for weighing lighter loads with more precision than a full-size floor scale offers, rather than for tracking adult body weight.
- LCD display with lb/kg switch
- 40lb weight capacity
- +/- 0.05kg or 0.1lb accuracy
- Portable, white plastic housing
Who it's for
Fits anyone who needs to weigh smaller items with tighter accuracy than a bathroom scale provides, such as parcels, produce, or other lighter loads under 40lb. Not built for weighing an adult, since the capacity tops out well short of that.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Switches between pounds and kilograms on one display
- Accurate to +/- 0.05kg, about 0.1lb
- Portable, lightweight plastic build
- 40lb capacity rules out weighing adults
- Plastic build may feel less sturdy than metal
- Miscategorized under supplements, double-check fit before buying
Performance notes
The stated accuracy of +/- 0.05kg or 0.1lb is tighter than most consumer bathroom scales manage, which is the tradeoff for the lower 40lb weight capacity. The LCD display and pound and kilogram switch make it straightforward to read in either unit without a separate conversion.
Specifications
| Brand | Tanita |
|---|---|
| Model | BD-585 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity | 40 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Other details | |
| Measurement Type | Pounds or Kilograms |
| Display | LCD |
| Accuracy | +/- 0.05 kg or +/- 0.1 lb |
| Special Features | Portable |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in scale.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanita BD-585 ScaleThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 34 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Etekcity EB4074C ScaleEtekcity | 4.7 / 5 | 347,300 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Greater Goods 0394 ScaleGreater Goods | 4.7 / 5 | 15,700 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Ovutek VWS330 WUS ScaleOvutek | 4.7 / 5 | 9,800 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Fitindex ES-26M ScaleFitindex | 4.6 / 5 | 79,400 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Tanita BD-585
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Tanita BD-585 switch between pounds and kilograms?
Yes, it displays in either pounds or kilograms.
What's the maximum weight it can measure?
40 lb.
How accurate is the BD-585?
Rated to +/- 0.05kg or +/- 0.1lb.