Weight: Weight

In nmfs-fish-tools/data_dictionary: Collaborative tool to improve consistency in terminology and develop a framework of tools for fisheries science.

Weight

Description

The individual body weight of a fish that may come from direct measurements or an average across a sample.

Usage

Weight()

Format

Examples

average weight-at-age

Rationale

The unit of measurement for the weight of individual fish can vary by country or even between sampling organizations. For example, some organizations measure fish weight in pounds rather than in kilograms and sometimes kilograms are reported using grams. The metric system is an internationally agreed-upon system of measurement and, more specifically, the International System of Units (SI) is used in science and should be used for fisheries science. Thus, measurements of mass should be reported in kilograms (kg).

Alternatives

mass

Range of possible values

0–Inf

Units

kg

nmfs-fish-tools/data_dictionary documentation built on July 27, 2024, 12:20 p.m.