Learn how to use the Perimeter/Distance Measurement Tool in Land id™.
Available with any of the following subscriptions:
- Land id™ Pro
- Land id™ Pro Unlimited
Definition
The perimeter measurement tool allows users to measure the distance between two or more points on a map. Simply select the points, and the tool will calculate and display the
distance.
Key benefits
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Accuracy: Provides precise area measurements crucial for planning related to property management and construction; helps avoid errors; and ensures correct project completion
- Enhanced decision-making: Provides valuable data for making informed decisions about property purchases, sales, or improvements
- Cost estimation: Facilitates cost estimation for fencing, landscaping and other development projects by allowing users to measure distances required to calculate materials or costs effectively.
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Efficiency: Streamlines the measurement process, saving time compared to manual methods
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Versatility: Can be used in various contexts, from land surveying, fencing, landscaping and more
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Convenience: Available on your desktop and mobile devices, making it easy for you to capture measurements from virtually anywhere
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 distance
Learn how this works by platform:
- Measure distance (mobile)
- Measure distance (desktop)
How to measure distance (mobile)