Add recommendation to use non-prefixed units for metric instruments (#3312)

2023-04-12 15:56:32 -07:00 · 2023-04-12 15:56:32 -07:00 · cf52340b6a
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--- a/specification/metrics/semantic_conventions/README.md
+++ b/specification/metrics/semantic_conventions/README.md
@ -190,6 +190,8 @@ give additional meaning *without* the leading default unit (`1`). For example,
 use `{packet}`, `{error}`, `{fault}`, etc.
 - Instrument units SHOULD be specified using the UCUM case sensitive ("c/s")
  variant. For example, "Cel" for the unit with full name "degree Celsius".
+- Instruments SHOULD use non-prefixed units (i.e. `By` instead of `MiBy`)
+  unless there is good technical reason to not do so.

 ### Instrument Types