--- title: "How often should instruments be calibrated" description: "One common issue in calibration is knowing when to calibrate, listen when Roy breaks down two factors that determine calibration intervals." url: "https://www.beamex.com/videos/how-often-should-instruments-be-calibrated-video/" language: "en-GB" translations: {"en-US":"https://www.beamex.com/us/calibration-videos/how-often-should-instruments-be-calibrated/md/"} modified: "2022-12-12T13:12:46+00:00" --- # How often should instruments be calibrated [Home](https://www.beamex.com/) » [Videos](https://www.beamex.com/videos/) » How often should instruments be calibrated One of the most common issues in calibration is knowing when to calibrate. In this video, Roy breaks down the two most common factors that determine calibration intervals. 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