Units of Measure

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With the units of measure features in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, you can do the following.

  • Set up an unlimited number of unit of measure codes.

  • Attach a base unit of measure to each item.

  • Specify an unlimited number of alternative units of measure codes for each item and define a conversion factor for each alternative unit of measure code.

  • Specify different units of measure for sales transactions and purchased transactions.

  • Set up an unlimited number of translations for each unit of measure code.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Enter Default Units of Measure Codes for Purchase Transactions and Sales Transactions
How to: Set Up Unit of Measure Translations
How to: Set Up Item Units of Measure
How to: Use the Manufacturing Batch Unit of Measure