Creating conversion factors

You can create a conversion factor to define the numeric value or ratio that the asset management system uses to relate one unit of measure to another. The conversion factor is an alternate value that is used to represent a unit of measure. You can use this alternate value to define an item order or transfer quantity and storeroom balance.

Before you begin

You must define the units of measure before you can create conversion ratios.

About this task

You can create units of measure and conversion factors in the following applications:
  • Purchase Orders
  • Purchase Requisitions
  • Receiving
  • Item Master
  • Service Items
  • Tools
  • Stocked Tools
  • Inventory

Procedure

  1. Open an application.
  2. Select the Unit of Measure and Conversion > Add/Modify Conversions action.
  3. Click New Row.
  4. Enter values in the following fields:
    Option Description
    From Unit of Measure The original unit of measure value that you are converting from in the conversion factor calculation.
    To Unit of Measure The unit of measure value that you are changing or replacing in the conversion factor calculation.
    Conversion Factor The ratio that is applied to relate one unit of measure to another.
  5. Optional: In the Item Number field, enter the item number that is associated to the conversion.
  6. Click OK.