Preview the Shipping Weight

How can I see if the product's weight formula is calculating correctly? I'd like to see if I need to modify the formula.

There is a setting in your output pages called 'show weights on this output page' (about halfway down) that you can check! This will cause the weight to show as if it is a part.

If you want the preview the weight of the entire order for shipping purposes, we have a really simple workaround for that!

Simply create a new custom shipping method for internal use only! In the shipping method formula, reference the {weight} variable which will total the weight for the entire order. 

To check this on a regular order, change the shipping method from the customer-selected option to the custom method you created. You'll see the weight show up in the Shipping price line. Convert back to the customer's preferred shipping method!