Gross and Net Weights

Explain the difference between gross weight and net weight.

The gross weight of this ketchup bottle is 527g. What is the weight of the bottle?

• 57g

• 987g

• 67g

• 0.67kg

The gross weight for this packet of peas is 1.342kg. If the packaging weighs 32g, what is the net weight of the peas? (give your answer in kg)

The _______ weight is always heavier.

If Mars bars come in boxes of 10, and the weight of a box of 10 is 575g. How much does the box weigh? (give your answer in g)

If the plastic bag weighs 15g. What is the gross weight of the bag of potatoes?

• 2.15kg

• 2515g

• 2.51kg

• 2551g

If the gross weight of an item is 1.34kg and the packaging weighs 150g, what is the net weight?

• 1190g

• 1.109kg

• 1.019kg

• 119g

Jane buys 3 bags of plain flour. The packaging weighs 12g per bag. What is the total gross weight Jane buys?

• 3.326kg

• 3.312kg

• 3312g

• 3336g

Tom wants to buy 48 Weetabix. Each box has a net weight of 500g and the cardboard box weighs an additional 23g. What is the gross weight Tom buys?

• 1.64kg

• 1.604kg

• 1.064kg

• 1.406kg

Laura buys sweets for her birthday party. Each bag has a gross weight of 1.302kg. The contents of the sweets weighs 1275g. What is the weight of the packaging? (give your answer in g)