Some older machines may pause the weigh bed belt before taking the weight measurement.

This suggests that the unit of weight measurement, the long ton (1,016 kg or 2,240 lb), and tonnage share the same etymology.

However, it has been shown that their weights vary so considerably that mathematically they could not be considered part of a system of weight measurement.

Setting up a tent to take arm or height and weight measurements may draw unwanted attention.

Often the scam movers use deceptive pricing or weight measurements including prices based on the gross weight of the moving vehicle.