bruttoinnehållet

Bruttoinnehållet is a Swedish term used to describe the total amount of something as presented, including the container or packaging, rather than just the substance inside. The concept is most often discussed in relation to nettoinnehåll (net content), which refers to the amount of product excluding packaging. In practical terms, bruttoinnehållet covers what is contained within the package plus the weight or volume of the packaging itself, whereas nettoinnehåll reflects only the product.

In everyday labeling, nettoinnehåll is the figure most consumers see on consumer goods, indicating how much product is inside. Bruttoinnehållet, by contrast, is more common in contexts such as logistics, shipping, or production records, where the total mass or volume including packaging is relevant. For example, a jar might list nettoinnehåll 350 g (the product inside), while the brutto vikt of the jar with lid could be around 540 g (the total weight including packaging). For liquids, nettoinnehåll might be 1 liter, with brutto meaning the total volume or weight of the container including its cap and label.

Regulatory practice varies by jurisdiction, but many systems require transparency about net content on packaging for consumer information, while brutto measures are often used for transport calculations, inventory management, and environmental considerations related to packaging waste. The term attests to the distinction between the product itself and the packaging surrounding it, a distinction that matters in logistics, trade, and regulation.