FAQs: What are Base Units?
Q: What are Base Units?
A: A base unit is the smallest, most basic unit of measure for an inventory item. In the configuration of an item, the base unit will be the on-hand size (parent size) that displays in reporting.
Figure 1. An example of an item configured using base unit setup.
Tip
Always ask yourself: If I broke this item down to its smallest trackable form, what would it be? That’s your Base Unit.
Always ask yourself: If I broke this item down to its smallest trackable form, what would it be? That’s your Base Unit.
Q: What are the benefits of using a Base Unit configuration for my items?
A: The benefits include:
- Standardization: Base units ensure consistency in inventory tracking, making it easier to compare quantities across different items and transactions.
- Flexibility for Conversions: Base units support easier unit conversions.
Q: Do I have to set up my items with a Base Unit configuration?
A: Starting in 2025, all newly implemented Food & Beverage clients will have their inventory items configured with base units by default. If you are a Food & Beverage client who joined prior to 2025 and your items are not already set up with base units, you are NOT required to update your configuration - but we STRONGLY recommend doing so for consistency and accuracy.
Q: As an existing client whose items are not setup up using Base Units, how do I update my items to follow the Base Unit configuration standards?
A: Check out this article to learn: How To: Updates Items to Base Unit Configuration
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