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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# What does Weighbridge mean in logistics?

Short answer

A large scale on which an entire vehicle is weighed, used to establish the weight of cargo loaded (gross minus tare) and to check for overloading.

Weighbridges used for trade must be verified under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Plants and checkposts use them for billing and enforcement; weighbridge slips often support weight disputes and shortage claims. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: dharam kanta, kanta

**Category**: Road

**Related terms**: GVW (gross vehicle weight), Payload, E-challan, Rate per tonne

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#weighbridge)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#weighbridge)

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