# How many units in a bulk ? Is it 5 units in a bulk?

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**Created:** [November 12, 2025, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/how-many-units-in-a-bulk-is-it-5-units-in-a-bulk/62126 "2025-11-12T02:49:37Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 12, 2025, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/how-many-units-in-a-bulk-is-it-5-units-in-a-bulk/62126/1 "2025-11-12T02:49:37Z")

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------Question for [SA1-K-SC](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/omega/SA1-K-SC/25638604) Please Put your question below------

How many units in a bulk?

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**Author:** ![aayushi.nainwal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/aayushi.nainwal/32/62803_2.png) [@aayushi.nainwal](https://forum.digikey.com/u/aayushi.nainwal)\
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Hi @sean.pan  
Welcome to Community!

[SA1-K-SC](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/omega/SA1-K-SC/25638604), package of 5 self-adhesive Type K thermocouples, 30 AWG PFA insulation, 1 m (40") long.

So, **1 QTY = 5 pieces per package**.

And Bulk refers to a package (usually a bag) of loose unorganized parts, and is usually unsuitable for automated assembly machines. Bulk parts are packaged according to the ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) and MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level) protection requirements determined by the manufacturer.