THE METALS COMMUNITY
Knowledge, made usefulMetal weight calculator ↗
MetalSite
Products & specificationsAvailable listingsBuy requestsSuppliersTradersLearnToolsMy workspace
YOUR METALS TRADING GUIDE

Actual weight

Mass determined by weighing the material, distinguished from a theoretical mass calculated from dimensions and assumed density.

Updated 1 min read

Mass determined by weighing the material, distinguished from a theoretical mass calculated from dimensions and assumed density.

When buying or selling: Agree net versus gross mass, tare deductions and the weighing record used for settlement.

References

Reviewed and updated 31 October 2026.

Reference: Read the source ↗