Nettomässig

Nettomässig is a Swedish term that translates to "net weight" or "net mass" in English. It refers to the weight of a product excluding any packaging or container. This distinction is important for various commercial, logistical, and regulatory purposes. For instance, when purchasing food items, the net weight indicated on the packaging signifies the actual amount of food you are buying, not the weight of the jar, can, or wrapper.

In international trade and shipping, net weight is crucial for calculating duties, taxes, and transportation costs, which are often based on the weight of the goods themselves. Food labeling regulations universally require the net weight to be clearly stated, allowing consumers to compare the value of different products based on the quantity of the actual commodity. Similarly, in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and physics, distinguishing between net mass and gross mass is essential for accurate measurements and calculations. The term emphasizes the intrinsic mass of the substance or product, stripped of any extraneous material.