Unit of measure

Enter an abbreviation (up to 8 characters) for the unit of measure you expect the formula to calculate. Typical units include each, square feet, cubic yards, and so on For a formula that calculates cubic yards of concrete, you might enter CY or cuyd.

The unit is strictly for reference. The formula calculates the takeoff quantity using the takeoff unit from the item.

Tip: You can enter a unit in the field or click Down arrow to choose from the list.