# List Units of Measure

Returns all available units of measure for your account. Use the returned type and name values when setting measured_quantity on items.
Common types: weight (lbs, kg, oz, g), length (ft, m, cm, in, yd), volume (gal, l, ml), area (sq cm, ft2, in2), count (units).

Endpoint: GET /api/v1/units
Security: BearerAuth

## Response 200 fields (application/json):

  - `unit_name` (string)
    Pass this as measured_quantity.name when creating an item.

  - `pretty_name` (string)
    Human-readable name as shown in the Sortly app.

  - `pretty_unit` (string)
    Short form used when the quantity is displayed.

  - `unit_type` (string)
    The kind of measurement. Pass this as measured_quantity.type.
    Enum: "weight", "length", "volume", "area", "count"

  - `scale` (number)
    Decimal places this unit is stored to. Sortly applies it itself: a scale you send on an item is ignored in favour of this one.

## Response 400 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string)

## Response 401 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string)

## Response 429 fields (application/json):

  - `message` (string)