---
title: "Utilize unit of measure for transactions"
slug: "utilize-unit-of-measure-for-transactions"
updated: 2026-10-15T00:46:14Z
published: 2026-10-15T00:46:14Z
canonical: "help.servicetitan.com/utilize-unit-of-measure-for-transactions"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.servicetitan.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Utilize unit of measure for transactions

## Overview

After you [set up different units of measure](/construction/docs/set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items) (UoM) for one item, you can use them during transactions such as purchasing, transfers, and adjustments. For more, see *Purchase orders* in Purchasing module, or *Adjustments* and *Transfers* in [Inventory module](/v1/docs/inventory-module). You can also send purchase orders for UoM-enabled items directly from the *Requisition* screen. For more, see *Inventory Requisition* in Purchasing module.

---

### [Apply units of measure to inventory templates and transactions Video](https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/s3fioco2da?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.

## Utilize a unit of measure for a transaction

1. Go to the navigation bar and click **Inventory**![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-inventory-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A38%3A57Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A38%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=vA580V63IM351wkdoVoyh%2F%2ByN8boV72nOfhbzLuBaeE%3D).
2. In the side menu, click **Purchase Orders,** **Transfers**, or **Adjustments**.
3. On the screen that opens, click **Create New**.![A cursor clicking create New on the PO screen](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/utilize-unit-of-measure-for-transactions-image-kvqtjlnx.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A38%3A57Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A38%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=vA580V63IM351wkdoVoyh%2F%2ByN8boV72nOfhbzLuBaeE%3D)
4. On the [Create Purchase order](/construction/docs/create-purchase-orders-2) screen opens, fill out the information.
5. In the *Item List* table, use the item code, description, or vendor part number to find the items you want to add to the PO.
6. Under the *Qty* column, click **Expand** to select the unit of measure you want to use to purchase this item and continue the process of the transaction.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** In the list, you can see the units of measure you [set up for that item.](/construction/docs/set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items)

![A cursor clicking click Expand to select the unit of measure.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/utilize-unit-of-measure-for-transactions-image-xfdl1ef6.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-31T02%3A38%3A57Z&se=2026-10-31T03%3A38%3A57Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=vA580V63IM351wkdoVoyh%2F%2ByN8boV72nOfhbzLuBaeE%3D)

You can use any unit of measurement for the items you purchase, but in the inventory stock, the quantity of the item is updated and stored with the base unit of measurement. For more, see **Inventory Overview** in [Inventory module](/v1/docs/inventory-module).

## Want to learn more?

- See [Set up a new unit of measure for items](/construction/docs/set-up-a-new-unit-of-measure-for-items)