Create New UOM
Define a new unit of measurement with conversion factors and usage settings
Basic Information
Unique code, max 5 characters, uppercase only
Standard symbol used in documents
Classification
No — this UOM converts to a base UOM
Base UOMs serve as the reference unit for a category. Conversion factor is locked to 1.
Conversion
Auto-selected based on category
How many base UOM units equal 1 of this UOM
Conversion Formula
1 [UOM]
=
1 [Base UOM]
Usage Settings
Allow in Procurement
This UOM can be used in purchase requisitions and purchase orders
Allow in Inventory
This UOM can be used for stock keeping and goods receipts
Allow in Engineering
This UOM can be used in BOMs, specifications, and engineering documents
Number of decimal places allowed for this UOM
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Unit Name
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Conversion
1 [UOM] = 1 [Base]
No Category
Derived UOM
Active
Quick Tips
UOM codes must be unique and are used as identifiers across all modules.
Each category should have exactly one base UOM with a conversion factor of 1.
Conversion factor defines how this UOM relates to its base. Example: 1 GM = 0.001 KG.
Once a UOM is used in transactions, its code and category cannot be changed.