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# Add and edit measurement units

How to add and edit measurement units for production quantity.

Using [production quantity](https://docs.mobiclocks.com/docs/production-quantity), you can measure the amount of work accomplished for a specific [cost code](https://docs.mobiclocks.com/docs/cost-coding). To do that, you also need to indicate a measurement unit, which can differ depending on the type of work. Therefore, you first need to define the measurement units to then be able to use them when adding production quantity.

## Add a measurement unit

Follow these steps to add a new measurement unit:

1. Navigate to **Administration (<i class="fa fa-gear"></i>) > Production Quantity > Measurement Units**.
2. Select the **Add New Measurement Unit** button.
3. Specify a measurement unit. You can also add a description, which is optional.
4. Select the **ADD** button to add the new measurement unit to the list.

## Edit a measurement unit

To edit an existing measurement unit, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to **Administration (<i class="fa fa-gear"></i>) > Production Quantity > Measurement Units**.
2. Choose the measurement unit you want to edit.
3. Select the edit button next to the measurement unit. There is also a delete option to remove the measurement unit.
4. Make the required edits in the dialog box.
5. Select the **EDIT** button to save the changes.