4.7 Measure identifiers, quantities (other than monetary)

When decimal mark and minus sign are used, each takes one character position. This is not included in the specification of number of characters for representation of data element values and must be taken into consideration in data processing and printing.

The position of decimal marks in numeric values is not specified and may be between any of the figures in the amount as required. Systems sometimes require a more specific approach and, to assist designers who prefer to specify the decimal position, the following table may serve as a guidance.

Weights 3 decimals Other amounts 3 decimals
Cubes4 - " - Currency rates 6 - " -
Other quantities3 - " - Percentages 4 - " -
Unit prices4 - " - Tax rates 4 - " -

6008 Height dimension (E)
Desc: Height of pieces or packages stated for transport purposes.
Repr: n..15

UNLK: L 36-64, P 09-44
Note: To be combined, as required, with 6140 and 6168 and to be accompanied by 6411
Measure unit specifier, if unit other than metre. No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed

6012 Consignment gross weight
Desc: Total gross weight (mass) of all goods items referred to as one consignment
Repr: n..12

AWB: n..7; L 46, P 13-19
CIMP: (600):n..7

Note: Total of values of 6292 Gross weight


6024 Quantity ordered
Desc: Quantity ordered by the buyer
Repr: n..9

UNLK: L 36-64, P 45-53
Note: To be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier. No blanks or separators
other than decimal comma (point) allowed

6030 Chargeable weight, Kg
Desc: Chargeable weight (mass) for each tariff class
Repr: an..8

AWB: L 33-44, P 31-37
CIM: L 44-45, P 51-58 and L 50-51, P 51-58 and L 56-57,P 51-58
(also on reverse) (CIM 60)
CIMP: (600):n..7

Note: Total of values of 6292 gross weight


6048 Net net weight
Desc: Weight (mass) of the goods themselves without any packing
Repr: n..8

Note: If other than kilogram to be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier. No blanks or
separators other than decimal

6052 Vehicle tare
Desc: Weight (mass) of rail wagon or road vehicle without any load, in kilograms
Repr: n..5

CIM: L 13-14, P 69-73 (CIM 20)

Note: CIM: Only to be entered in the case of privately-owned wagons


6060 Quantity (E)
Desc: Numeric value of a quantity.
Repr: n..15


6063 Quantity qualifier (E)
Desc: Code giving specific meaning to a quantity.
Repr: an..3


6064 Quantity difference (E)
Desc: Numeric value of variance between ordered/shipped/invoiced quantities.
Repr: n..15


6066 Control value (E)
Desc: Value obtained from summing the values specified by the Control Qualifier throughout the message (Hash total).
Repr: n..18


6069 Control qualifier (E)
Desc: Determines the source data elements in the message which forms the basis for 6066 Control value
Repr: an..3


6071 Frequency qualifier (E)
Desc: Indication of the application of a frequency.
Repr: an..3


6072 Frequency value (E)
Desc: A value indicating a repetitive occurrence.
Repr: n..9


6074 Confidence limit (E)
Desc: A percent value expressing the confidence that a true value falls within a certain confidence interval.
Repr: n..6


6080 Vehicle load limit, t
Desc: Maximum load in tons for a railway wagon or for a road vehicle, acceptable for rail or road transport under applicable regulations
Repr: n..4

CIM: L 13-14, P 75-79 (CIM 44)


6102 Supplementary quantity
Desc: Number of units of measurement of the goods as required by Customs to be expressed for tariff, statistical or fiscal purposes. This element may include a weight (mass), if different to that already specified elsewhere
Repr: n..13
Note: To be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier. No blanks or separators other then decimal comma (point) allowed


6110 Tariff distance, km
Desc: The distance, in kilometres, between the stations where the tariff section starts and ends (CIM 64)
Repr: n..7

CIM: L 47, P 14-19 and L 53, P 13-19 and L 59, P 13-19 (also on reverse)


6130 Freight rate basis
Desc: Unit of quantity for the calculation of freight charges and other charges
Repr: an..10

UNLK: L 54-60, P 57-66
Note: Basis of calculation in plain language, or 6411 Measure unit specifier


6131 Freight rate basis, coded
Repr: an..3
Note: No international code available; national code not to exceed 3 characters


6140 Width dimension (E)
Desc: Width of pieces or packages stated for transport purposes.

Repr: n..15

UNLK: L 36-64, P 09-44
Note: To be combined, as required, with 6008 and 6168 and to be accompanied by
6411 Measure unit specifier, if unit other than metre. No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed

6142 Exchangeable equipment, measurement

Desc: Space taken by the pallets, or similar unit load devices on which the cargo is loaded,
referred to as one consignment
Repr: n..12
Note: If other than cubic metres to be accompanied by 6411 Measure Unit specifier.
No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed

6145 Dimension qualifier (E)
Desc: To specify the dimensions applicable to each of the transportable units.
Repr: an..3


6146 Legal weight

Desc: Weight (mass) of goods which may include such packing as prescribed by law
in some countries (may be equal to the net weight (mass))
Repr: n..8
Note: If other than kilograms to be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier.
No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed

6150 Weight (E)
Desc: Numeric value of weight
Repr: n..15


6152 Range maximum (E)
Desc: Maximum of a range.
Repr: n..18


6155 Measurement attribute, coded (E)
Desc: Code used to specify non-discrete measurement values.
Repr: an..3


6156 Container tare weight

Desc: Weight (mass) of container or similar unit load device including permanent
equipment but excluding goods and loose accessories
Repr: n..5
AWB: L 33-44, P 13-19
Note: If other than kilograms to be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier.
No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed

6158 Exchangeable equipment, weight
Desc: Tare weight (mass) of the pallets, or similar unit load devices on which cargo, referred to as one consignment, is loaded
Repr: n...2
Note: No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed


6160 Net weight
Desc: Weight (mass) of goods including any packing normally going with them to a buyer in a retail sale
Repr: n..11

SAD: SAD: L 32, P 63-74 (SAD 38)
UNLK: L 28-34, P 63-71
Note: decimal comma (point) allowed


6162 Range minimum (E)
Desc: Minimum of a range.
Repr: n..18


6165 Weight qualifier (E)
Desc: Code defining the type of weight
Repr: an..3


6167 Range tag qualifier (E)
Desc: Identification of the type of range.
Repr: an..3


6168 Length dimension (E)
Desc: Length of pieces or packages stated for transport purposes.
Repr: n..15

UNLK: L 36-64, P 09-44
Note: To be combined, as required, with 6008 and 6140 and to be accompanied by
6411 Measure unit specifier , if unit other than metre. No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed

6170 Number of pricing units (E)
Desc: Number of units which multiplied by the unit price gives 5116 Line item amount
Repr: n..9


6173 Size qualifier (E)
Desc: Indication of the type or application of a size.
Repr: an..3


6174 Size (E)
Desc: A specified magnitude.
Repr: n..15


6180 Payment currency
Desc: The name or symbol of the monetary unit in which payment is made, or is to be made
Repr: an..26


6181 Payment currency, coded
Repr: a3
Note: ISO Alpha-3 code.


6190 Allowance/charge quantity difference (E)
Desc: Quantity basis when allowance or charge quantity is different from the ordered or invoiced quantity
Repr: n..15


6240 Storage temperature
Desc: Level of heat or cold at which the goods should be stored
Repr: an..8


6242 Transport temperature

Desc: Instructions regarding the temperature under which the cargo has to be transported, stating the range between minimum and maximum temperatures allowed
Repr: an..8
Note: Lowest acceptable temperature in degrees Celsius with 1 decimal and preceded by a plus or minus sign
Syn: (Reefer/cool cargo, temperature setting.)


6245 Temperature qualifier (E)
Desc: A code giving specific meaning to the temperature.
Repr: an..3


6246 Temperature setting (E)
Desc: The actual temperature value in degrees Celsius (e.g. 008, 020).
Repr: n3


6256 Freight quantity
Desc: Quantity on which freight charges and other charges are calculated
Repr: n..9
  UNLK: L 54-60, P 36-45
Note: To be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier. No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed


6264 Quantity of stores item
Desc:Quantity of one item of articles or products stored for consumption on board, or to be taken a way from a means of transport
Repr: n..9
MAR: (IMO FAL Form 3)
Note: No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed


6270 Quantity delivered
Desc:Quantity delivered by the seller on which the article item amount is calculated
Repr:n..9
UNLK: L 36-64, P 45-53
Note:To be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier. No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed


6272 Number of working days
Desc: Number of working days in a specified period
Repr: n..3


6280 Loading tackle weight
Desc:Weight (mass) of loading tackle (sheets, ropes, chains, rail service containers, etc.) excluding the weight (mass) of the goods
Repr: n..6


6292 Gross weight
Desc:Weight (mass) of goods including packing but excluding the carrier's equipment
Repr: n..11
AWB: L 33-44, P 13-19
CIM: L 28-33, P 63-74 (CIM 26)
CIMP: (600):n..7
CRM: L 28-42, P 63-71 (CMR 11)
SAD: SAD: L 30, P 63-74 (SAD 35)
UNLK: L 28-52, P 63-74
Note:If other than 'kg' to be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier. No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed


6294 Container gross weight
Desc:Weight (mass) of container or similar unit load device with goods, including packing and carrier's equipment
Repr: n..8
Note: If other than kilogram to be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier. No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed


6296 Weight split
Desc:Weight (mass) of a split goods item loaded in a container identified by its container item number
Repr: n..8
Note: If other than kilogram to be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier. No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed


6298 Vehicle laden weight
Desc:Actual total weight (mass) of railwagon or road vehicle and the goods loaded on it, in kilograms or in tons
Repr: : n..8
Note: If other than kilogram to be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier. No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed


6300 Gross tonnage
Desc:The measure of the overall size of a ship determined in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969
Repr: n..6
MAR: (IMO FAL Forms 1-6)
Note: If other than gross tonnage under the 1969 Convention, the alternative measurement system should be indicated


6302 Net tonnage
Desc: The measure of the useful capacity of a ship determined in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969
Repr: n..6
MAR: (IMO FAL Forms 1-6)
Note: If other than gross tonnage under the 1969 Convention, the alternative measurement system should be indicated


6306 Vehicle capacity used
Desc: Percentage of vehicle capacity used for a consignment
Repr: n..4


6311 Measurement application qualifier (E)
Desc: Specification of the application of the physical measurement used.
Repr: an..3


6313 Measurement dimension, coded (E)
Desc: Specification of the type of dimension to be measured.
Repr: an..3


6314 Measurement value (E)
Desc: Value of the measured unit.
Repr: n..18


6318 Quality/yield percentage (E)
Desc: Percentage of specified material
Repr: n..7


6321 Measurement significance, coded (E)
Desc: Code specifying the significance of a measurement value.
Repr: an..3


6322 Cube
Desc: Measurement normally arrived at by multiplying the maximum length, width and

height of pieces or packages or transport equipment
Repr: n..9
CIMP: (500):n..9
UNLK: L 28-52, P 72-80
Note: If other than 'm³' to be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier. No blanks
or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed

6324 Cube split

Desc: Cube measurement of a split goods item loaded in a container identified by its container
item number
Repr: n..9
Note: If other than cubic metre to be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier.
No blanks or separators other than decimal comma (point) allowed

6331 Statistic type, coded (E)
Desc: Specification of the specific statistic being reported.
Repr: an..3


6341 Currency market exchange, coded (E)
Desc: Code identifying the market upon which the currency exchange rate is based.
Repr: an..3


6343 Currency qualifier (E)
Desc: Code giving specific meaning to data element 6345 Currency.
Repr: an..3


6344 Currency
Desc: The name or symbol of the monetary unit involved in the transaction
Repr: an..26


6345 Currency, coded (E)
Repr: an..3

AWB: L 24, P 45-48
CIM: n2; L 45, P 18-19 and L 55, P 18-19 and L 61, P 18-19
(also on reverse)(CIM 70)
CIMP: (606):a3

Note: Use ISO 4217 three alpha code.


6347 Currency details qualifier (E)
Desc: Specification of the usage to which the currency relates.
Repr: an..3


6348 Currency rate base (E)
Desc: Multiplying factor used in expressing the number of currency units.
Repr: n..4


6350 Number of units (E)
Desc: Number of units of a certain type.
Repr: n..15


6353 Number of units qualifier (E)
Desc: Indication of the objective of number of units information.
Repr: an..3


6411 Measure unit qualifier (E)
Desc: Indication of the unit of measurement in which weight (mass), capacity, length, area,

volume or other quantity is expressed.
Repr: an..3
Ref: ISO 1000, ISO 2955, ISO 4217, cf. Vol. II of UNTDED
AWB: L 33-44, P 20
CIMP: (601):a1; (604):a2
UNSM: codes cf. Vol. II of UNTDED

Note: See UN/ECE Recommendation 20.


6420 Dangerous goods net quantity
Desc: The weight (mass) or volume of the dangerous goods contained in a package

excluding the weight (mass) or volume of any packaging material
Repr: n..8
Note: To be accompanied by 6411 Measure unit specifier. The primary units of
weight (mass) and volume are the kilogram and the litre

6422 Consignment cube
Desc: Total cube of all goods items referred to as one consignment
Repr: n..9

Note: Total of values of 6322 Cube


6424 Sample frequency value (E)
Desc: The number of samples collected per specified unit of measure.
Repr: n..9


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