qty

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qty
Stands forQuantity
CategoriesWriting & Everyday
Also writtenQty

qty stands for Quantity, an everyday abbreviation also used in medicine.

Labels the number of units ordered, shipped or in stock on invoices, order forms, receipts, packing slips and shopping carts.

Example: Qty 3, item no. 4471, blue ceramic mug, unit price $8.50.

Usage notes

Also written qty. or Qty. Invoices typically show quantity, unit price and line total in separate columns. Inventory systems track quantity on hand, quantity reserved and quantity on order separately. Online shopping carts let buyers change the qty before checkout.

More everyday abbreviations

  • pk – Pack
  • pkg – Package
  • POB – Place of birth
  • prev. – Previous
  • PSA – Public service announcement
  • Q&A – Question and answer
  • R&R – Rest and relaxation
  • rec'd – Received
  • Reg. – Regular (price)
  • soc. – Society
  • SOS – International Morse code distress signal
  • std. – Standard

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