When is it correct to use the term “about” when stating the number of servings per container? What rounding rules apply?
In many cases, the number of servings per container is a whole number. But for many products with a constant net weight, the net weight is not an even multiple of the serving size. In such cases, the number of servings per container should be rounded and prefaced by the word “about.” Over 5 servings, round to the nearest whole number; between 2 and 5 servings, round to the nearest 0.5 serving. For example, a package with a net weight of 500 grams and a serving size of 108 grams contains 4.63 servings, which would be rounded to “about 4.5.
In many cases, the number of servings per container is a whole number. But for many products with a constant net weight, the net weight is not an even multiple of the serving size. In such cases, the number of servings per container should be rounded and prefaced by the word “about.” Over 5 servings, round to the nearest whole number; between 2 and 5 servings, round to the nearest 0.5 serving.
