Regional Preferences: Dates, Currency and Units
Regional Preferences: Dates, Currency and Units
π― Why This Matters
Different regions have different conventions for displaying dates, currencies, and measurements. Getting these wrong
causes confusion and compliance issues. Regional preferences help you:
- Match local conventions - Dates, numbers, and weights display the way your team expects
- Meet compliance requirements - Reports show measurements in units your regulator requires
- Avoid costly errors - No confusion between 12/01 (December 1st vs January 12th)
- Simplify invoicing - Prices display in your local currency
βοΈ Where to Find These Settings
All regional preferences are configured in one place:
1. Go to Administration
2. Click Organization Settings
3. Scroll through the General Settings tab to find each setting
Each setting has its own card with a dropdown and Update button. Changes apply organization-wide for all users.
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Date Format
Display dates in the format your region uses - no more guessing which number is the month.
GrowerIQ supports these date formats:
| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Format | Example | Common In | | MM/dd/yy | 01/22/26 | United States | | dd/MM/yy
| 22/01/26 | Europe, Australia, most of world | | yy/MM/dd | 26/01/22 | ISO-style short | | yyyy/MM/dd | 2026/01/22 |
ISO standard, technical/scientific | | MMMM d, y | January 22, 2026 | Formal documents | | EEEE, MMMM d, y | Thursday,
January 22, 2026 | Full date with day name |
To change your date format:
1. Go to Administration > Organization Settings
2. Find the Date format card
3. Select your preferred format from the dropdown
4. Click Update date format
π Date and Time Format
Choose how timestamps appear throughout GrowerIQ - combining date and time in one setting.
GrowerIQ supports both 12-hour and 24-hour time formats:
| | | | --- | --- | | Format | Example | | MM/dd/yy, h:mm a | 01/22/26, 2:30 PM | | MM/dd/yy, HH:mm | 01/22/26, 14:30 |
| dd/MM/yy, h:mm a | 22/01/26, 2:30 PM | | dd/MM/yy, HH:mm | 22/01/26, 14:30 | | yyyy/MM/dd HH:mm | 2026/01/22 14:30 |
Activity timestamps, harvest times, and scheduled tasks all display in your chosen format.
To change: Find the Date and Time format card in Organization Settings and select your preference.
π° Currency
Display all prices and costs in your local currency - essential for accurate invoicing and cost tracking.
GrowerIQ supports international currencies including:
| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Code | Currency | Region | | CAD | Canadian Dollar (CA$) | Canada | | USD | US Dollar ($)
| United States | | EUR | Euro (β¬) | European Union | | GBP | Pound Sterling (Β£) | United Kingdom | | AUD | Australian
Dollar (A$) | Australia | | DKK | Danish Krone (kr.) | Denmark | | THB | Thai Baht (ΰΈΏ) | Thailand | | CHF | Swiss Franc
(β£) | Switzerland | | NZD | New Zealand Dollar ($NZ) | New Zealand | | ZAR | South African Rand (R) | South Africa | |
MKD | Macedonian Denar (Π΄Π΅Π½) | North Macedonia | | INR | Indian Rupee (βΉ) | India | | COP | Colombian Peso (COL$) |
Colombia | | ARS | Argentine Peso ($) | Argentina |
Additional currencies available: CRC (Costa Rica), MAD (Morocco), UYU (Uruguay), BBD (Barbados).
To set your currency:
1. Go to Administration > Organization Settings
2. Find the Currency card
3. Select your currency from the dropdown
4. Click Update currency
β οΈ Important
Currency setting affects display only. GrowerIQ does not perform currency conversion. Ensure all prices are entered in
your configured currency.
π’ Numeric Display Mask
Display numbers using your regional conventions for thousands and decimal separators.
Different regions use different number formats:
| | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Format | Example | Common In | | ###,###.## | 1,234.56 | US, UK, Australia, Canada | |
###.###,## | 1.234,56 | Germany, Denmark, much of Europe |
GrowerIQ automatically formats numbers based on your selection, so weights, quantities, and prices always display
correctly.
To change: Find the Numeric display mask card in Organization Settings.
βοΈ Unit of Measure
Choose metric or imperial units to match your operational and regulatory requirements.
Metric System:
- Weight: grams (g), kilograms (kg)
- Volume: milliliters (ml), liters (L)
- Length: centimeters (cm), meters (m)
Imperial System:
- Weight: ounces (oz), pounds (lb)
- Volume: fluid ounces (fl oz), gallons (gal)
- Length: inches (in), feet (ft)
To change units:
1. Go to Administration > Organization Settings
2. Find the Unit of Measure card
3. Select metric or imperial
4. Click Update Unit of Measure
π‘ Compliance Note
Most international cannabis regulations require metric units (grams, kilograms). Check your local requirements before
selecting imperial.
π‘οΈ Temperature Scale
Display grow room temperatures in Celsius or Fahrenheit - whichever your team prefers.
- Celsius (Β°C) - Used in most of the world
- Fahrenheit (Β°F) - Used in United States
Temperature displays throughout GrowerIQ (environmental monitoring, activity logs, sensor readings) will use your
configured scale.
To change: Find the Temperature card in Organization Settings.
β¨ Best Practices
- Set regional preferences during initial setup - Configure these settings before entering data
- Match your regulator's requirements - Use the units and formats expected in compliance reports
- Be consistent - All users share the same regional settings to avoid confusion
- Document your settings - Include regional configuration in your SOPs for consistency