To measure network load, open dev tools, uncheck "disable caches" then clear your browser cache then load the page. Screenshot indicates network cache is disabled so the stated number is inflated.

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63stack 6 hours ago | parent [-]

Both are measuring the amount of data transferred, one with hot cache, other is without. The number is not inflated.

	▲	jdangu 6 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Websites routinely access the same urls over and over in a single page session, especially with aggressive ad refresh. Normally you only incur the first request as load, not the subsequent ones.