How to Assign Base Units of Measure to Unit of Measure Classes

A unit of measure class is a grouping of different UOMs with certain similarities.

For example, the unit of measure class Quantity might have several associated units of measure such as, dozen, box, or each. Each unit of measure class must have a base unit of measure.

Scenario

This table lists examples of unit of measure classes, the units of measure in each unit of measure class, and base unit of measure. Note that the base unit of measure is the smallest unit of measure in its unit of measure class.

Unit of Measure Class	Units of Measure	Base Unit of Measure
Quantity	Dozen Box Each	Each
Weight	Pound Kilogram Gram	Gram
Time	Hour Minute Second	Second
Volume	Cubic feet Cubic centimeters Cubic inches	Cubic inches