Configure Unit Types

What this guide covers

This guide explains how to configure units of measure for pricebook items. Units tell your team and customers how a service or part is priced and billed.

Built-in units

JobsiteOn includes common units of measure:

• Each -- per individual item or service instance.
• Hour -- per hour of labor.
• Linear Foot -- per linear foot of material.
• Square Foot -- per square foot of coverage.
• Box -- per box or package.
• Gallon -- per gallon of liquid.

Setting a unit on an item

1. Open the item in the pricebook.
2. Click Edit.
3. Select a unit from the Unit dropdown.
4. Click Save.

The unit appears on quotes and invoices alongside the price and quantity.

Screenshot: The unit dropdown on the item edit form showing available units of measure.

Creating custom units

If the built-in units do not fit your needs:

1. Navigate to /settings > Pricebook > Units.
2. Click Add Unit.
3. Enter the unit name (e.g., "Pallet," "Roll," "Day").
4. Enter an abbreviation (e.g., "plt," "roll," "day").
5. Click Save.

Custom units are available in the unit dropdown when editing any pricebook item.

Tip: Keep unit names short and intuitive. They appear on customer-facing documents, so clarity matters.

How units affect pricing

The total for a line item is calculated as:

Quantity x Unit Price = Line Total

For example, 3 hours at $85/hour = $255.

Note: Changing the unit on a pricebook item does not affect existing quotes or invoices. Only new line items use the updated unit.

Related articles

• Create a New Service
• Add Parts and Materials
• Set Default Quantities