How Often Should You Recalibrate Your Weights? A Guide for Labs and Traders
Using expired or uncalibrated weights can lead to serious compliance issues. Learn how often to recalibrate iron and SS 304 weights — and how Shree Shree makes it easy in Gujarat.
7/23/20251 min read
Introduction
Whether you're running a jewellery store, lab, or weighbridge, accurate weighing depends on more than just the right scale. You must also ensure that your calibration weights are regularly tested and re-certified.
But how often should you recalibrate?
Let’s break it down.
📅 General Recalibration Guidelines
Legal Metrology Weights (used in trade)
➤ Require annual re-verification by the Weights & Measures Department.SS 304 Bullion Weights (used in labs and gold testing)
➤ Recommended to be recalibrated every 6–12 months, especially before NABL or BIS audits.Iron Calibration Weights (used for weighbridges/platforms)
➤ Typically need yearly rechecking, or more frequently in high-dust environments.
📋 Risks of Using Uncalibrated Weights
Weighing errors
Audit failures
Legal penalties
Loss of customer trust
Risk of scale damage
🧰 Shree Shree’s Recalibration & AMC Support
We make it easy with:
Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs)
Pickup and drop service for weights
Re-stamping from Legal Metrology Department
NABL-traceable calibration (on request)
Record-keeping assistance for audits
✅ Best Practice: Keep a Calibration Logbook
Track:
Date of last verification
Certifying authority
Next due date
Serial numbers of weights
We help clients set this up as part of our service.