Units of Measure (UoM)
Definition:
Units of Measure (UoM) define how a product’s quantity is tracked, costed, and used in recipes. It can refer to the way something is purchased (e.g. per bottle), counted (e.g. by the ounce), or used in a Spec (e.g. 1.5 oz pour).
In Context:
UoM is critical for accurate Recipe Costing, Cost per Serving, and Inventory Value. In Spec, each product has a base unit (e.g. 1 liter) and can be converted into other units (e.g. ounces, milliliters) for use in drink specs, inventory, and ordering.
Getting UoM right prevents massive miscalculations. If you're costing tequila by the liter but using it in ounces, a mismatch can throw off your Pour Cost and margin tracking.
Example:
You buy tequila in 1-liter bottles.
Purchase UoM: 1 bottle = 1000 ml
Usage UoM: 1.5 oz = 44.36 ml
Spec handles the conversion automatically, so you can build recipes and track usage without manual math.
Pro Tip:
Standardize your UoMs across products whenever possible. Spec’s product library helps enforce consistency, so your Stock Counts and Inventory Value stay accurate over time — even with partial bottles and mixed units.
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