# Weight Measure

## Full Formal Attribute Name

gfipm:2.0:user:WeightMeasure

## Abbreviated Formal Attribute Name

WeightMeasure

## Definition

A measurement of the weight of the user.

## Data Type

Text

## Metadata Version

2.0

## Usage Information

Weight must be expressed in pounds. Fractions of a pound should be rounded off to th nearest pound. Weight measurements must be encoded using the NCIC weight encoding method, which stipulates a 3-digit code expressing weight in pounds. For example, 125 pounds would be represented as "125", 94 pounds would be represented as "094", etc.

## Example Content

None Provided

## NIEM Xpath

nc:Person/nc:PersonWeightMeasure

## NIEM Definition

A measurement of the weight of a person.

## Source

GFIPM Metadata Straw Man

## Misc. Notes

None Provided