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title: "Set up a new unit of measure for items"
slug: "set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items"
updated: 2026-10-15T00:46:08Z
published: 2026-10-15T00:46:08Z
canonical: "help.servicetitan.com/set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items"
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> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set up a new unit of measure for items

## Overview

Set up a different unit of measure for one item to manage transactions like purchases, transfers, and adjustments. You can also directly generate purchase orders for items enabled with a unit of measure from the *Requisition* screen.

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### [Set up a new unit of measure for items Video](https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/qdlu2blfbb?web_component=true&seo=true&videoFoam=false)

#### Who uses this feature

- Inventory managers
- Applies to all business types

#### Feature configuration

- Account configuration is required to use this feature. Please contact [Technical Support](http://go.servicetitan.com/ask) for details.

## Set up a new unit of measure for an item

1. Go to the navigation bar and click **Pricebook**![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-pricebook-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A39%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A39%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=hIrC1mUmJUPH%2FiFZQA%2BoJ%2FrkUNUWSAMmY1VIGNfSvE8%3D).
2. In the side menu, click **Materials** or **Equipment**.
3. On the screen that opens, select the item for which you want to add a new unit of measure.
4. Click **Actions**![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items-image-70z7i4vn.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A39%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A39%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=hIrC1mUmJUPH%2FiFZQA%2BoJ%2FrkUNUWSAMmY1VIGNfSvE8%3D), and select **View/Edit Material** on the dropdown.![A cursor selecting View/Edit Material from the dropdown list.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items-image-ddvgmsk4.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A39%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A39%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=hIrC1mUmJUPH%2FiFZQA%2BoJ%2FrkUNUWSAMmY1VIGNfSvE8%3D)
5. On the *Edit Material* screen that opens, click the **Inventory Settings** tab.
6. On the *Inventory Settings* screen that opens, click the **Unit of Measure** card.![A cursor clicking the Unit of Measure box.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items-image-k15hsvu7.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A39%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A39%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=hIrC1mUmJUPH%2FiFZQA%2BoJ%2FrkUNUWSAMmY1VIGNfSvE8%3D)
7. On the *Unit of Measure* screen that opens, click **Add Unit**.![A cursor clicking Add Unit on the Unit of Measure screen.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items-image-dw195nhb.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A39%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A39%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=hIrC1mUmJUPH%2FiFZQA%2BoJ%2FrkUNUWSAMmY1VIGNfSvE8%3D)
8. On the *Add Unit of Measure* pop-up that opens:
  1. In the **Unit Description** field, enter the alternative unit for the item.
  2. In the **Qty** field, enter the quantity.
  3. Turn on the **Used for Purchasing** toggle.
  4. From the **Vendor** dropdown, select the vendor from which you primarily buy the item.
  5. (Optional) In the **Vendor Part #** field, enter the vendor number for the vendor you selected.
  6. In the **Unit Cost** field, enter the cost of the item.
  7. (Optional) Select **Vendor Default Unit** if the data you entered is typically how you buy the item from the vendor you selected.
  8. When finished, click **Add Unit**.![Image showing the Add Unit of Measure screen.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items-image-ft9u79lt.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A39%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A39%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=hIrC1mUmJUPH%2FiFZQA%2BoJ%2FrkUNUWSAMmY1VIGNfSvE8%3D)

> [!TIP]
> **Tip:** To change the unit of measure information, click **Edit![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items-image-eioq9idi.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A39%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A39%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=hIrC1mUmJUPH%2FiFZQA%2BoJ%2FrkUNUWSAMmY1VIGNfSvE8%3D)**. On the *Edit Unit of Measure* pop-up that opens, make the changes you want then click **Save**.![A cursor clicking the Edit icon top change the unit of measure.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items-image-6laa4qxh.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A39%3A34Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A39%3A34Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=hIrC1mUmJUPH%2FiFZQA%2BoJ%2FrkUNUWSAMmY1VIGNfSvE8%3D)

## Want to learn more?

- See [Utilize unit of measure for transactions](/construction/docs/utilize-unit-of-measure-for-transactions)
- See [Assign a unit of measure to inventory templates](/construction/docs/assign-a-unit-of-measure-to-inventory-templates)