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There are a number of predefined units that can be used to specify the content of the primary package. The recommendation is to start from these units and choose the one that best describes the package content. In some cases, however, another unit may be more relevant depending on what the package actually contains.

For secondary and tertiary packages, there are no fixed units to choose from. Here, the supplier specifies the unit that best describes the product’s packaging.

Units for content in the primary package

Below are the recommended units for different types of products. Always base your choice on how you, as an end customer, would want to receive information about the package content. If none of the recommended units fit the package content, another relevant content unit may be used.

Unit	Description	Information
G	GRAM	Products sold by weight are stated in kilograms (KG). If the content is less than 1 kilogram, it is stated in grams (G). Example: dry mortar.
KG	KILOGRAM	Products sold by weight are stated in kilograms (KG). If the content is less than 1 kilogram, it is stated in grams (G). Example: dry mortar.
M2	SQUARE METER (KVADRATMETER)	Products sold as covering materials are stated in square meters (M2). Example: sheet materials, insulation, and tiles.
L	LITER	Products with liquid content are stated in liters (L). If the content is less than 1 liter, it is stated in milliliters (ML). Example: paint, silicone, and adhesive.
M	METER	Products sold by length are stated in meters (M). If the length is shorter than 1 meter, it is stated in millimeters (MM). Example: rebar, timber, and cable.
ML	MILLILITER	Products with liquid content are stated in liters (L). If the content is less than 1 liter, it is stated in milliliters (ML). Example: paint, silicone, and adhesive.
MM	MILLIMETER	Products sold by length are stated in meters (M). If the length is shorter than 1 meter, it is stated in millimeters (MM). Example: rebar, timber, and cable.
PAR	PAIR (PAR)	Products that cannot be separated are stated in pairs (PAR). Example: left and right gloves or shoes.
SET	SET	A package containing several different items that are used individually is stated as a set (SET). Example: broom set, socket wrench set, and paintbrush set. Note: If the package only contains multiple identical items, it is not a set.
ST	PIECE (STYCK)	Products intended to be used individually are stated per piece (ST). Example: fittings, machines, trousers, and furnishings.

Examples where another content unit may be relevant:

A plastic pack of toilet rolls can be described using RLE (roll) as the content unit.
A pack of insulation boards can be described using SKI (board) as the content unit.