View Conversion Factors Between Units
Explanation
Use this activity to view all alternative units derived from a selected base unit. This optional task is to be performed
by a system administrator or equivalent person.
The conversion factor and description
for each alternative unit are displayed.
Prerequisites
This activity has the following prerequisites:
- For predefined units, the Used in Application check box must be selected
in the ISO Code Usage window.
- For user-defined units,
the unit of measure must be defined in the
Units of Measure
window.
-
To compare conversion factors, the alternate units must be derived from the
same base unit, or one must be a base unit.
System Effects
As a result of this activity:
- All units derived from the base unit will be displayed.
Window
Unit Relationships
Related Window Descriptions
Unit Relationships
Procedure
To perform this activity, follow these steps:
- Open the Unit Relationships
window and click the
Conversion
tab.
- In the Selected Unit field, query for the base unit whose
alternative units you want to view. The Alternative Unit field shows a list of all
units derived from the selected base unit. The Conversion Factor field
displays the factor used for converting to each of the units.