Instructions / Assembly

Last Updated: Fri, Sep 29, 2017 Data Standard: PATIO FURNITURE Page 5 of 13
NUMBER AND MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES
Use the US system of measurements; do not use the metric system. Keep your measurements consistent as either decimals or fractions
within category attributes, product name, bullets and marketing copy. Do not alternate using decimals and fractions.
Spelling Out Numbers - Do not spell out numbers in bullets, unless the number precedes another number (i.e. 100 Watt). Exceptions to
this rule are phrases that include a number which is not being used in a numeric sense (i.e. zero tolerance).
Numbers Preceding Numbers – When indicating a number of items that are also preceded by measurements in numbers (i.e. 100W
bulb), spell out the number that precedes the numeral (i.e. four 100W bulbs). However, if the number preceding the number is greater
than the number 10, then you do not have to spell it out (i.e. 60 12 oz. cans).
Whole Numbers with Fractions – A whole number with a fraction should be written with the whole number first, then a hyphen,
followed by the top number of the fraction, a forward slash, then the bottom number. Do not include spaces between characters (i.e. 10-
1/2 in. D Pot). When showing ranges, use the word “to” between the measurements (i.e. 3-1/2 in. to 5-1/2 in.).
Four-Digit Numbers and Larger – Four-digit numbers and larger should include a comma between the first and second digit, indicating
the “thousands” place (i.e. 1,500W). Larger numbers should also include commas as necessary. Do not use “K” to indicate the thousands
place (i.e. 15K – it should read 15,000).
Battery Quantities – Battery quantity and type should be listed without a hyphen between the quantity and battery type (i.e. 4 AAA
batteries).
Units of Measure (UOM) - Should typically be lowercase, abbreviated and with a period (i.e. 2 ft.).
Unit of Measure (UOM)
Description
Example
Inches and Feet
Always use “in.” for inch/inches and “ft.” for foot/feet
Use a period after the abbreviation
Do not use hash marks (” or ’) to represent inches and
feet
Never use a hyphen between the number and "in." and
"ft."
Evanston Saturn Ivory 7 ft. 10 in. x 10 ft. Area Rug
Dimension Abbreviations
Use a space and then the abbreviations “L,” “W,” “H,”
“D” or “Dia” when indicating length, width, height,
depth or diameter
They should always be capitalized (“Dia” should have an
initial cap)
The “x” between dimensions should always be
lowercase with a single space on either side of it
72 in. H x 96 in. W Classic White Essential Plus Closet Kit
Pounds
Do not use the pound sign (#) to represent pounds
when referring to weight
Use “lb.” or “lbs.” with the period
600 lb. Capacity Heavy Duty Folding Platform Cart
4 lb. Diatomaceous Earth Ant and Crawling Insect Killer
Ounce and Fluid Ounce
Always use "oz." for ounce and "fl. oz." for fluid ounce
Use a period after the abbreviation
Never use a hyphen between the number and unit of
measure
8 fl. oz. Compact Black Sensor Pump for Soap Lotion or
Sanitizer
50 oz. Liquid Laundry Detergent Original Scent Bottle
Gallon and Quart
Always use "gal." for gallon and "qt." for quart
Use a period after the abbreviation
Never use a hyphen between the number and "gal." or
"qt."
6 qt. Clear Latch Box (12-Pack)
18 gal. Latch and Carry Tote (6-Pack)
Amps, Volts and Watts
Always spell these words out (except for light bulbs)
Do not use the “9V” or “20A” options
When used as an adjective, there should always be a
hyphen between the numeral and the word “Volt”
(except for light bulbs)
10 in. 2.2 Amp Corded Electric String Trimmer
12 in. 20-Volt Electric Cordless Trimmer/Edger
75W Equivalent Soft White (2700K) T9 Circline CFL Light
Bulb
Horsepower
Always use "HP"
Never use a period after the abbreviation
Never use a hyphen between the number and "HP"
10,000 Watt 16 HP Gasoline Powered Electric Start
Portable Generator with Wheel Kit Included