# BT-130 Invoice line quantity unit of measure code

The unit of measure applicable to the quantity in the invoice line. Must use UNECE Recommendation 20 or 21 codes.

## Quick answer

> **Line items**: The goods or services on each invoice line, including quantities, prices, and VAT.

- [Validate XML](/en/xrechnung-validator?source=resource&bt=BT-130)
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## In plain language

The unit of measure applicable to the quantity in the invoice line. Must use UNECE Recommendation 20 or 21 codes.

The unit of measure applicable to the quantity in the invoice line. Must use UNECE Recommendation 20 or 21 codes.

Specifies the unit of measurement for the quantity to ensure accurate interpretation.

## What you usually enter here

Three-letter code from UNECE Recommendation 20/21

Typical valid values include: EA, HUR, KGM, LTR

Optional but recommended for clarity and automated processing.

## What goes wrong often

Avoid values like: , each, kg, 999

Relevant rule codes: BR-23, BR-CL-23

## Examples in context

Specifies the unit of measurement for the quantity to ensure accurate interpretation.

Optional but recommended for clarity and automated processing.

## Valid Examples

- EA
- HUR
- KGM
- LTR
- MTK
- MTR
- PCE

## Invalid Examples

- each
- kg
- 999

## Related Fields

Specifies the unit of measurement for the quantity to ensure accurate interpretation.

- [BT-129 Invoice line quantity](/resources/xrechnung/bt-129-invoice-line-quantity)
- [BT-131 Invoice line net amount](/resources/xrechnung/bt-131-invoice-line-net-amount)

## XML mapping and field facts

Open the technical reference if you need XML paths, validator rule codes, legal wording, or schema-specific mapping details.

### Field ID:
BT-130

### Data Type:
code

### Cardinality:
0..1

### Requirement:
Optional

### Max Length:
3 characters

### Since Version:
Optional

## XML Implementation

### UBL 2.1 Syntax
```
/Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cbc:InvoicedQuantity/@unitCode
```

### CII (UN/CEFACT) Syntax
```
/CrossIndustryInvoice/SupplyChainTradeTransaction/ApplicableHeaderTradeSettlement/ram:SpecifiedTradeSettlementLineMonetarySummation/ram:BilledQuantity/@unitCode
```

## Validation Rules

### BR-23
BR-23

### BR-CL-23
BR-CL-23

## Create an XRechnung from your PDF and confirm the BT-130 code

The converter determines the code from the details on the invoice. You see the value before download and can correct it; the invoice is checked against the XRechnung rules. Already have an XML file? The free validator reports findings for this field, for example BR-CL-23, BR-23.

- [Convert invoice](/en/pdf-to-xrechnung)
- [Validate XML](/en/xrechnung-validator)

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## Why the standard cares about this field

### Business Context
Specifies the unit of measurement for the quantity to ensure accurate interpretation.

### Legal Requirement
Optional but recommended for clarity and automated processing.

## Official sources and tools

- [KoSIT Validator](https://erechnungsvalidator.service-bw.de/)
- [XRechnung Standard](https://xeinkauf.de/xrechnung/)
- [Test Suite](https://github.com/itplr-kosit/xrechnung-testsuite)