Learn how to use the Area Measurement Tool.
Available with any of the following subscriptions:
- Land id™ Pro
- Land id™ Pro Unlimited
Definition
The area measurement tool lets users measure the acreage of an area on a map. The tool calculates and displays the total acreage within the selected boundaries by selecting points on the map.
Key benefits
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Accuracy: Provides precise area measurements crucial for property management, construction, and planning; helps avoid errors; and ensures projects are completed correctly
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Efficiency: Streamlines the measurement process, saving time compared to manual methods
- Enhanced decision-making: Provides valuable data for making informed decisions about property purchases, sales, or improvements by offering detailed measurements
- Cost estimation: Facilitates cost estimation for landscaping and development projects by allowing users to measure spaces and calculate required materials or costs more effectively.
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Convenience: Available on your desktop and mobile devices, making it easy for you to capture measurements from virtually anywhere
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Limitation: Measurements are not saved to the map. If you need to save measurements to a map, you'll want to add points, lines or shapes to your map.
How to measure area
Learn how this works by platform:
How to measure area (mobile)
How to measure area (desktop)
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