1. A method for the automatic parameterization of measuring systems for the measurement of objects transported by means of a transport device ( 11 ), in particular volume measurement systems, comprising: detecting at least one image using at least one sensor ( 13 , 15 ) for electromagnetic radiation, in particular a laser scanner, wherein said at least one image is at least one-dimensional and comprises picture elements ( 17 ) of a test object ( 19 ) known at least in part to the measuring system with respect to its dimensions and located in a measuring zone of the measuring system; and determining system parameters required for the measurement of objects are determined from the image and the known dimensions of the test object ( 19 ).