Defining UOM conversion

  1. Select Setup > UOM Conversion.
  2. Click the Add New Row icon or press Alt+Shift+N.
  3. Specify this information:
    From UOM
    Select a UOM from the list. This is a generic lookup field and defined in the Generic Lookup module.

    See Generic lookup.

    Value
    Specify the value of the UOM in relation to the new UOM.

    For example, if your From UOM is centimeters and your intended To UOM is inches, you may enter 2.54 as the value.

    To UOM
    Select a UOM from the list. This is a generic lookup field and defined in the Generic Lookup module.
    Equivalent Value
    Specify the value of the UOM.

    For example, if the UOM that you intend to convert is 2.54 centimeters and the new UOM is inches, you may enter 1 as the value.

  4. Click anywhere to save.