Unit Codes
Standardized UN/CEFACT unit codes used for invoice line items.
Common Unit Codes
| Code | Name | Description | Example Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
HUR | Hour | Hourly service | Consulting at 150 EUR/hour |
DAY | Day | Daily service | Training at 500 EUR/day |
C62 | Unit/Piece | Individual items | Products, licenses, tickets |
MON | Month | Monthly period | SaaS subscription 99 EUR/month |
ANN | Year | Annual period | Annual license 1,000 EUR/year |
WEE | Week | Weekly period | Weekly support contract |
KGM | Kilogram | Weight | Materials, goods |
GRM | Gram | Small weight | Precision materials |
LTR | Litre | Volume | Liquids |
MTR | Metre | Length | Cables, textiles |
MTK | Square metre | Area | Real estate, flooring |
MTQ | Cubic metre | Volume/space | Bulk materials |
SET | Set | Complete set | Bundled products |
XPK | Package | Packaged unit | Packaged goods |
XBX | Box | Boxed items | Cartons, shipments |
LS | Lump sum | Flat rate/fixed fee | Project-based pricing |
MIN | Minute | Time in minutes | Short consultations |
SEC | Second | Time in seconds | Usage-based billing |
Time-Based Units
| Code | Unit | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
MIN | Minute | Short consultations, phone support |
HUR | Hour | Consulting, development, support |
DAY | Day | Training, daily rates |
WEE | Week | Weekly contracts |
MON | Month | Subscriptions, monthly retainers |
ANN | Year | Annual licenses, yearly contracts |
Quantity Units
| Code | Unit | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
C62 | Piece/Unit | Most common for individual items |
SET | Set | Bundled items sold together |
XPK | Package | Pre-packaged goods |
XBX | Box | Boxed shipments |
LS | Lump sum | Fixed-price projects or flat fees |
Weight and Volume Units
| Code | Unit | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
KGM | Kilogram | Heavy goods, materials |
GRM | Gram | Small/precision items |
LTR | Litre | Liquids, beverages |
MTR | Metre | Textiles, cables |
MTK | Square metre | Flooring, real estate |
MTQ | Cubic metre | Bulk 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 #}