net weight means the unique weight of a given product, excluding the weight of packaging or material other than the product itself.
As a rule, the net weight is informed in kilograms (kg), and is usually indicated on the packaging of most products, indicating their exact weight.
Net weight originates from English "netweight”, which is the same thing as net weight, that is, it is the weight of a product without counting the packaging and anything else that is included in the package.
All product packages must present the value of the net (or net) weight and the gross weight, which is the sum of the weight of the product and the packaging that surrounds it.
Net weight, Net weight and Gross weight
As stated, net weight and net weight are the same thing as they represent the unique weight of a given product.
The gross weight means the sum of product weight and package weight (box, can, plastic or other material that is wrapped in the product). In this case, the gross weight represents the total weight of the object.
According to the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), all products must inform their net weight (net) and gross weight on their packaging.