Load cell amplification

[glib]

I am attempting to read weight data from a loadcell in a labview VI. I took a look at the example code posted here; (Link) and noticed that the author multiplied the signal by 5000000. Im wondering what the rhyme or reason is to choosing that amplification value, if there was any at all. Thanks.

[LV_Pro]

Load cells come with a "chart" or formula that relates their output to their specified load, ie: 1mV/1 Kg. Some are relatively linear across their normal range so a simple formula can be used. It appears that the input is configured for a fullscale input of around a millivolt, so X500000 would translate this to 500 of whatever units the fullscale is refered to (pounds, kilograms, whatever)