The calibratable platform scale is a solid calibratable platform scale that is reasonably priced. The calibration of the platform scale is performed by calibrating authorities following the calibration directives of Class M III. The solid base of the calibratable platform scale is made of lacquered steel and features a plastic-coated platform made of steel. The calibratable platform scale also has pedestals that can be alternated in their height, assuring a firm stand. The navigation display of the platform scale is placed on a stand mounted within a reachable height and fixed to the platform scale. In order to assure an ideal readability of the display at all time, the display can be alternated in its angle. Functions that the calibratable platform scale features are: automatic tare, item counter, saving tare value, gross / net weighing, percentage calculation, threshold weighing, etc. Further characteristics of the calibratable platform scale are: e.g. analogue output 4 ... 20 mA or 0 ... 10 V, RS-485, LAN interfaces, potential-free contact, USB data storage, scanner input etc.