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A unit pricing convention for industrial products sold by length rather than by piece, area, or weight — standard for: rubber flooring rolls, rubber sheet sold from rolls, extruded profiles (P, D, E, U shapes), rubber cord, strip and tape, hoses, flat belts, and conveyor belting (per running meter at specified width). The price-per-meter format enables customers to purchase exactly the quantity needed without waste from buying full standard sheets or rolls. Price calculation: price per meter = (material cost per kg × kg per linear meter) + cutting/handling margin. For rubber sheet sold by the meter: specify width, thickness, and material to obtain the per-meter price — the width determines the price since a 1,500 mm wide roll costs ~50% more per running meter than a 1,000 mm roll of the same material and thickness. For extruded profiles: price per meter is based on cross-section area, material, and order quantity. For conveyor belt: price per running meter at the specified width (e.g., "EP400/3, 6+2 covers, 1,200 mm width — $XX USD/m"). Always clarify: price includes or excludes IVA, minimum order quantity, and whether cutting charges apply for non-standard lengths.