Associating a default UOM with a UOM type

Each UOM type has a default unit of measure that is used as a basis for conversion of other like-UOMs.

Description

Specify a description or long name for the UOM type.

Type Code

When you create the type, specify a short name for the UOM type. This can match the conversion type. In the web client, this is the name of the type that you are creating.

UOM

Select a default value for the conversion type. This is the basis for conversion to other UOMs of the same type. For example, any Mass type UOM can be converted to kilograms.

GS1 UOM Code

The GS1 code for the UOM is displayed in this field.

GS1 UOM Description

The GS1 UOM description for the UOM is displayed in this field.