Meaning & use
net wt
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UK/ˌnet ˈweɪt/
US/ˌnet ˈweɪt/
Meaning
abbreviation
Net weight: the weight of the product inside a package, not counting the container.
Grammar: Read as 'net weight'; used on labels and in writing, not usually in speech.
Patterns
- net wt. of something
- net wt. 500g
The can says 'Net wt. 400g', so the beans inside weigh 400 grams.
Always check the net wt. to compare prices fairly.
The net wt. is 250g, but the jar itself is quite heavy.
Common combinations
- net wt. of the product
- The net wt. of the product is printed on the bottom.
- net wt. 100g
- Net wt. 100g means you get 100 grams of food.
- check the net wt.
- Check the net wt. before you buy two similar boxes.
- net wt. vs gross wt.
- Net wt. vs gross wt. is an important difference for shipping costs.
Synonyms and how they differ
- net weight
- The full form; use it in speech and formal writing, while 'net wt.' is only for labels.
Opposites
gross wt.
Word family
- gross wt. abbreviation
- Gross weight: the weight including the packaging.
Commonly confused: net wt or gross wt.?
net wt vs gross wt.
'Gross wt.' includes the container; 'net wt.' does not. They are often printed together on packages.
Practice
What does 'net wt.' on a package tell you?
Choose one answer.
'Net wt.' means the weight of the contents only, without the packaging. 'Gross wt.' would include the box.
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