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Units

Units define how inventory quantities are measured and displayed. Restock includes a set of built-in units and lets you create custom ones for items that don't fit standard measurements.

Units page

Built-In Units

Common units are available by default and cannot be deleted:

SymbolNameCategory
kgKilogramWeight
gGramWeight
lbPoundWeight
ozOunceWeight
LLitreVolume
mlMillilitreVolume
fl ozFluid ounceVolume

Custom Units

For items measured by count or custom package size, create a custom unit. Examples: bag, box, portion, sheet.

Click Add unit and fill in:

FieldDescription
NameFull name (e.g., "Bag")
SymbolShort form used in lists (e.g., "bag")
CategoryWeight, Volume, or Count
To-base multiplierHow many base units this equals (optional — used for conversions)

Conversion Factors

If you want Restock to convert between units automatically in reports (e.g., display totals in kg even if items are counted in grams), set the To-base multiplier when creating the unit.