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Unit Codes

Standardized UN/CEFACT unit codes used for invoice line items.

Common Unit Codes

CodeNameDescriptionExample Usage
HURHourHourly serviceConsulting at 150 EUR/hour
DAYDayDaily serviceTraining at 500 EUR/day
C62Unit/PieceIndividual itemsProducts, licenses, tickets
MONMonthMonthly periodSaaS subscription 99 EUR/month
ANNYearAnnual periodAnnual license 1,000 EUR/year
WEEWeekWeekly periodWeekly support contract
KGMKilogramWeightMaterials, goods
GRMGramSmall weightPrecision materials
LTRLitreVolumeLiquids
MTRMetreLengthCables, textiles
MTKSquare metreAreaReal estate, flooring
MTQCubic metreVolume/spaceBulk materials
SETSetComplete setBundled products
XPKPackagePackaged unitPackaged goods
XBXBoxBoxed itemsCartons, shipments
LSLump sumFlat rate/fixed feeProject-based pricing
MINMinuteTime in minutesShort consultations
SECSecondTime in secondsUsage-based billing

Time-Based Units

CodeUnitTypical Use
MINMinuteShort consultations, phone support
HURHourConsulting, development, support
DAYDayTraining, daily rates
WEEWeekWeekly contracts
MONMonthSubscriptions, monthly retainers
ANNYearAnnual licenses, yearly contracts

Quantity Units

CodeUnitTypical Use
C62Piece/UnitMost common for individual items
SETSetBundled items sold together
XPKPackagePre-packaged goods
XBXBoxBoxed shipments
LSLump sumFixed-price projects or flat fees

Weight and Volume Units

CodeUnitTypical Use
KGMKilogramHeavy goods, materials
GRMGramSmall/precision items
LTRLitreLiquids, beverages
MTRMetreTextiles, cables
MTKSquare metreFlooring, real estate
MTQCubic metreBulk materials, storage
Default Unit

If no unit is specified on a product, C62 (Piece/Unit) is used as the default.

Template Display

In invoice templates, the unit is available via the position.unit variable:

{{ position.quantity }} {{ position.unit }}
{# Output: 40 HUR #}