• gregorum@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    If it came bundled with a container of a specific substance, it can measure both volume and mass

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      It will still only measure volume.

      Since you know the density the substance it can easily be converted to mass. But the mass is never measured.

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        At that point, it’s a distinction without a (meaningful) difference, although you are technically correct.

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          Powder, and especially protein powder, can vary significantly in density depending on how compressed and/or hydrated it is.

          I agree that measuring by volume is much more convenient than weighing out your powder. Protein/supplement powders don’t require very accurate measurements. If your shake has an extra half gram of protein powder in it, it’s really not going to be a big deal.

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        A scale would be better to measure weight, but the scoop if it was included with say, protein powder, would be more convenient.