A unit meaning 'per item,' used when counting individual components like doors, fixtures, or outlets.
Each (abbreviated EA) is a unit of measure used in construction estimating and bidding when items are counted individually rather than measured by length, area, or volume. Items commonly priced per each include doors, windows, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, fire sprinkler heads, and electrical devices. Using 'each' allows estimators and suppliers to price a quantity of discrete, identical items without further dimensional qualification.
The plumbing estimate lists 24 water closets at $850 each, 12 lavatories at $420 each, and 6 floor drains at $175 each.
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