system.mes.unitOfMeasure.convert
Description
Converts the specified amount from one unit of measure to the other.
Syntax
system.mes.unitOfMeasure.convert(amount, from, to)
system.mes.unitOfMeasure.convert(amount, from, to, materialIdOrPath)
Parameters
Method 1: Convert without material context
| Parameter | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
amount | Double | False | The amount to convert. |
from | String | False | The ULID or name of the from unit of measure. |
to | String | False | The ULID or name of the to unit of measure. |
Method 2: Convert with material context
| Parameter | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
amount | Double | False | The amount to convert. |
from | String | False | The ULID or name of the from unit of measure. |
to | String | False | The ULID or name of the to unit of measure. |
materialIdOrPath | String | False | The ULID or path of the material associated with the conversion. |
Returns
Returns the amount converted.
Example Usage
# Convert the specified amount from one unit of measure to the other.
converted_amount = system.mes.unitOfMeasure.convert(100, 'Pound', 'Kg')
# Output the amount converted to new unit of measure
print(converted_amount)