What does Net weight mean?

Question

I bought some dried spices and the container says net wt. 16 oz. I had to split it in half and I weighed it and it only weighed 10 oz. Does the weight include the container when they say net wt? Or did I not get enough in the container?

Answer 1

net weight is supposed to be the weight of the product, minus the tare weight(container) if it in fact only weighed 10 oz, either you got ripped off, or the contents dried out from manufacturer and packaging to the time that you acquired it. ie powdered garlic will a substantial amount of moisture from a cardboard container while in transit, but the contents will remain quite viable. the net weight of a hamburger is considered to be before cooking, after with out the grease and water, its quite a different product, both in texture and appearance

Answer 2

Net Weight

Answer 3

You got rip off
You want to push the issue
go back and buy another unopened
than call your bureau of weights and standards

net
ADJECTIVE:
Business
Remaining after all deductions have been made, as for expenses: net profit.
Remaining after tare is deducted: net weight.
Ultimate; final: the net result.
NOUN:

Business A net amount, as of profit or weight.
The main point; the essence: the net of our discussion

Answer 4

I'll give you an example. We farm and when we carry a loaded grain truck to the elevator, we pull onto the scales and get weighed. Then we dump the grain and go back to the scale to weigh the empty truck. The ticket looks like this:

Gross weight (with the truck and grain): 90,000 lbs
Tare (weight of the empty truck): 23,000lbs
Net weight (grain only): 67,000lbs

So the net weight after all is said and done, is the amount of grain that we have to sell.

Or the amount of cereal without the weight of a box, etc.

Hope that helps you!

Answer 5

Net weight is without the container. If both halves of your spices weigh 10 ounces, then you have a net of 20 ounces. If you took the spices OUT Of the container and the whole amount only weighs 10 ounces, I'd contact the company and complain.

Answer 6

It will probably say "net weight when packed", so any further weight loss is probably be due to the time it has been packaged.
The drop of 6oz is high in my opinion and would question the accuracy of the scales you use.
If your scales are reliable I suggest you contact the manufacturer.

Answer 7

.77lbs