Configuring conversion factors

If you intend to use related units of measure, configure the conversion factor to apply to them. The conversion factor to use, for example, between a kilometer and a meter is 1000 (one thousand).

Before you begin

You must configure the relevant units of measure before you can configure a conversion factor to apply to them.

Procedure

  1. In the Assets application, click Unit of Measure and Conversion > Add/Modify Conversions in the Select Action menu.
    You can create units of measure and conversion factors in many applications.
  2. Click New Row.
  3. Specify values in the From Unit of Measure and To Unit of Measure fields.
    If you enter a unit of measure that has not been configured, an error is indicated.
  4. In the Conversion Factor field, specify an appropriate value.
    The conversion factor from meter to centimeter, for example, is .001 but the conversion factor from centimeter to meter is 100.
  5. Click OK.