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Cloud workshop software for tyre and mechanical businesses.

Units of Measure

Learn about Units of Measure in Marlin Tyre and Mechanical Workshop Software by Megabus.

Updated 12 October 2026

Marlin Tyre and Mechanical Workshop Software enables items to be purchased or sold using different units of measure (e.g. Each, Kit, Litres, Hours, etc.).

To view or edit units of measure, select System > Items > Units of Measure from the menu bar.

The Units of Measure Search window will open showing a list of active units of measure.

Adding Units of Measure

System > Items > Units of Measure

To add a new unit of measure, click on the Add action button to the top right of the Units of Measure Search list.

The Unit of Measure window will open, showing the Details tab, which contains a form for adding a new unit of measure.

In the Name textbox, enter a name for the new unit of measure.

Leave the Active checkbox ticked to enable the new Unit of Measure within the Marlin system.

To add the unit of measure and return to the Search list, click on the Save action button to the top right of the module window.