shipping weight

Package scale reading

Shipping weight is the total weight of a package as prepared for transport, including the product, packaging materials, and any protective padding or inserts.

It typically exceeds the item's actual weight and determines shipping costs: The shipping weight includes the box and packing peanuts.

Product listings often show both net weight and shipping weight to help buyers estimate delivery charges.

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  • grossTotal before subtractions
  • tareUnladen container weight
  • netFinal amount remaining
  • poundsMass measurement units
  • ouncesUnits of weight

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