Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
net-ton
noun
/ˈnɛt tən/
Definition
A unit of measurement used in shipping to determine the weight of cargo, excluding the weight of the ship’s own fuel, provisions, and supplies.
Examples
- A cargo ship with a net-ton capacity of 10,000 tons can carry a substantial amount of goods.
- After accounting for the ship’s own supplies, the net-ton measurement was found to be lower than expected.
Meaning
The net-ton refers specifically to the carrying capacity of a vessel minus its payload, which helps calculate how much cargo can be shipped.
Synonyms
- Net Register Tonnage (NRT)
- Cargo tonnage
