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Join nowHi there, @marvelglassllc,
Thanks for visiting our forum today. I can share some information about the adding inventory items in QuickBooks Desktop.
We can use the Unit of measure (U/M) in QuickBooks to show quantities, prices, rates, and costs for an item. To turn on this feature, follow the steps below:
1. Click the Edit menu.
2. Choose Preferences.
3. Go to Items & Inventory then click the Company Preferences tab.
4. Pick the correct unit of measure mode that is right for your business.
5. Select OK.
To set up an inventory items with Unit of Measure, follow the steps below:
1. Go to the Lists menu then click Item List.
2. To create an item, right-click anywhere and click New. If you already have an existing item, double-click to open them.
3. In the U/M Set drop-down, select Add new.
4. In the Select a Unit of Measure Type, click Area.
5. Click Next then select a Base Unit of Measure.
6. Hit Next then click on an empty line to add the unit you want.
7. Click Next then set the name of your unit.
8. Once done, click Finish.
9. Once done, enter the item Cost and Sales Price.
10. Fill out all the item information then click OK.
To guide you with your inventory management, here are some helpful articles I've attached for you:
That should get you pointed in the right direction. Please feel free to contact me if you need further assistance with your inventory management.