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Weight/Volume Types

Before you start

This article provides insights into the weight and volume types available within different modules of Dsposal's Paperwork. Weight and volume types serve as standardised measurements for managing waste quantities and cannot be updated, modified, or changed.

Users can easily search through the Weight/Volume Types table within the References section to find relevant types. Weight/Volume types can also be sorted by any of the table titles.

Understanding Weight/Volume Types

Weight/Volume types refer to standardised units of measurement used to quantify the amount of waste generated or handled.

Weight/Volume types within Dsposal's Paperwork have a number of parameters including:

  • Name: The name of the weight or volume type, serving as a label for identification. For example, "Kilogram" or "Cubic Meter".
  • Symbol: The symbol represents a concise visual representation of the weight or volume type, aiding in quick recognition and understanding. For instance, "kg" for kilograms or "m³" for cubic meters.
  • System Type: This parameter specifies the measurement system used for the weight or volume type, which can either be metric or imperial. For example, kilograms and cubic meters typically belong to the metric system, while pounds and cubic feet are commonly associated with the imperial system.
  • KG Equivalent: The kg equivalent denotes the equivalent weight measurement for the volume type or vice versa, facilitating conversions between weight and volume measurements. For example, the kg equivalent of one cubic meter of water is 1000 kilograms.
  • Type: This parameter categorizes the weight or volume type as either weight or volume, clarifying its role in waste quantification. For instance, kilograms represent weight measurements, while cubic meters represent volume measurements.

Read only

Weight/Volume types are "Read Only", meaning they cannot be changed. These can be used within Paperwork but they are maintained by Dsposal.

Uses

Weight/Volume types are used across Paperwork anywhere that a weight or volume is required.