Do you want to know more about weighing and all the types of weight you can obtain with your scale? Find exactly what’s the net weight and the gross weight and notice the difference between the two concepts. On Balanças Marques' blog.
To make the most of the potentialities of your scale (whether for retail or industry), you should know its features in detail and understand the main concepts related to weighing.
So, on the blog, the experts at Balanças Marquex explain to you what’s the net weight and the gross weight. Find out the difference between the two concepts and start using these functions of your equipment in the best way.
• What’s the net weight?
The net weight refers to the weight of the product, without including the weight of the container/package – or, if you prefer technical terms, without including the tare.
When we talk about selling dried fruits in bulk, for example, the net weight gives you the weight of the fruits themselves, eliminating the weight of the packaging in which they are placed.
It’s very useful in these occasions so that your clients don’t have to pay also for the weight of the container carrying the item.
• And what’s the gross weight?
The gross weight refers to the total weight of the container/package – this is, includes the tare.
If we talk about the transport of goods, such as dried fruit packaging, the gross weight is the most relevant to know when loading the truck.
Especially useful in these cases, helps you estimate the real weight that you must transport.
Therefore, the difference between the net weight and the gross weight is on the tare, this is, on the weight of the container involving a particular item. But both concepts are important and, as a function of your scale, they are advantageous for day-to-day business.
To learn even more about weighing and find several other tips, explore Balanças Marques' blog. And if you have any doubt about the theme, contact us – our experts are always ready to help you.
