Weight tickets and limits
How to read a weighbridge ticket: gross, tare and net
Separate measurements from limits, check units and configuration, and understand what gross, tare and net can tell you.
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Weight tickets and limits
Read your ticket with confidence and keep measured weight separate from the limits on the vehicle plate.
Put the information to use
Start with the question you have today, keep your vehicle plate and ticket nearby, and check source definitions when a term is unfamiliar. Our examples show the arithmetic and do not replace a measured weight.
Can these guides confirm my vehicle is compliant?
No. A guide cannot inspect your vehicle, loading or documents. Use the correct limits, obtain measurements and seek appropriate professional help if those do not agree.
Is ticket gross weight my maximum allowed weight?
Ticket gross weight is a measured figure. A plated maximum is a limit. Compare the two; do not substitute one for the other.
What if tare is missing?
Do not invent it. A single measured gross reading can still be useful, but it cannot establish net load without a comparable tare.