Tartma

Tartma is the act of determining the mass of an object by measuring its weight with a scale or balance. The noun comes from the Turkish word tartı, meaning weight, with the -ma suffix forming an abstract noun for the action. In Turkish usage, tartma is common in everyday activities as well as in commercial, scientific, and industrial settings.

Tartma is used to quantify goods, ingredients, or samples in markets, kitchens, laboratories, manufacturing, and logistics. The process relies on devices such as balance scales (terazi), digital scales, and spring scales. Measurements are normally expressed in metric units, primarily grams and kilograms, with larger quantities measured in tonnes. For accuracy, weighing instruments are often calibrated to national or international mass standards to ensure traceability.

The typical procedure involves taring to subtract the weight of any container, placing the item on the scale, and waiting for the reading to stabilize before recording the mass. Repeating measurements assesses precision. Environmental factors such as temperature, vibration, and air currents can influence results, especially for small masses or high-precision work.

In many jurisdictions, legal metrology governs the use of weighing instruments for commerce, setting requirements for accuracy classes, calibration intervals, and record-keeping. Proper maintenance, regular calibration, and adherence to standardized procedures help ensure reliable tartma across contexts. See also terazi, tartı, kilogram, gram.