The unit of measure features in the program offer extensive functionality and allow you to:
set up an unlimited number of unit of measure codes.
attach a base unit of measure code 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 a default units of measure code for sales transactions and a default units of measure code for purchase transactions.
set up an unlimited number of translations for each units of measure code (one translation for each language code you have set up).
Setting Up Units of Measure Codes
Using the Manufacturing Batch Unit of Measure