# formatted() Generates a locale-aware string representation of a measurement using the default measurement format style. ``` func formatted() -> String ``` ## Return Value A string, formatted according to the default style. ## Discussion Use the [`formatted()`](/documentation/Foundation/Measurement/formatted()) method to apply the default format style to a measurement, such as in the following example: ```swift let string = Measurement(value: 38, unit: .celsius).formatted() // For locale: en_US: 100.4°F ``` The default measurement format style uses an [`abbreviated`](/documentation/Foundation/Measurement/FormatStyle/UnitWidth/abbreviated) unit width, the general usage type, and the default number format style. To customize the formatted measurement string, use the [`formatted(_:)`](/documentation/Foundation/Measurement/formatted(_:)) method and include a [`Measurement.FormatStyle`](/documentation/Foundation/Measurement/FormatStyle). --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)