Gross, tare and net weight, Basic weighing, Working example – Fairbanks FB2255 Series Instrument PC2255 PC Software Utility Program User Manual
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2.4. Gross, Tare and Net Weight
There are three terms used when weighing an object’s or
load’s amount.
The
NET WEIGHT
(product only) is the
GROSS
WEIGHT
(total amount) minus the
TARE WEIGHT
(container only).
NET WEIGHT
= Gross Weight – Tare Weight
WORKING EXAMPLE
A full can of house paint is an object to be weighed. The empty can is the
TARE
weight. The paint is the
NET
weight. Together they equal the
GROSS
weight.
2.5. Basic Weighing
Follow these steps for Basic Weighing.
1. Empty the platform.
2. Turn the scale
ON
.
3. Press
ZERO
.
– When the display indicates “0”, it is ready for use.
T
A
R
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G
R
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S
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NET
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