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How to measure the area and perimeter of a plot
How to measure the area and perimeter of a plot

Instantly calculate the area or perimeter of any site.

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Written by Mark Stewart
Updated over a week ago

Having the ability to measure the area of a site instantly is very useful in assessing whether the site is suitable for development. Measuring the area or perimeter of a plot is easy. Here's how you do it.

How to measure the area/ perimeter of a site:

Step 1: Select the Ownership Layer.

Step 2: Click on the site you wish to measure.
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Step 3: Click 'Measure' in the Land Ownership tab.

That's it! The area and perimeter measurements will show up in the tab.
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Want to measure something more specific? 

Click here to learn how to use the ruler tool.

Click here to learn how to to use the radius tool (draw a circle).

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