What is net weight?

Net weight is the weight of a product without any packaging or materials that are not considered part of the product itself. It is the actual weight of the product that a consumer is purchasing. Net weight is typically displayed on product labels or packaging to provide consumers with information about the amount of product they are getting. It is important to differentiate net weight from gross weight, which includes the weight of packaging and other materials. Net weight is commonly used in the food industry to indicate serving sizes and nutritional information.