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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.

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