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Gross
The term Gross describes the weight of goods including any additional items that are being weighed simultaneously (e.g. a truck and trailer loaded with gravel). If the good is not weighed with any additional items, Gross and Net weights are identical.
Tare
If a good is placed in a container when it is weighed (e.g. FIBC or bulk bags) , the term Tare (pronounced tear - as in 'tear in half') describes the weight of the container.
Net
Net is the weight of goods excluding any additional items that are being weighed simultaneously (e.g. a pallet). In other words: Gross - Tare = Net. If the good is not weighed with any additional items, Net and Gross weights are identical.