Measure on map

How to Measure a Lawn on the Map

Use this workflow when the lawn or project area does not fit a simple length × width estimate.

  1. Find the property

    Search a US address or use your current location. The map opens centered on the property.

    Searching for a property address and opening it on the satellite map
    Confirm the map opened on the correct property before you draw.

  2. Trace the area you need

    Choose the drawing tool that matches the boundary you can see.

    Include only the lawn or project area the job will cover.

    Tracing an irregular lawn area with the polygon measurement tool
    Irregular and curved areas

    Use the polygon tool

    Place points around curves and corners, then close the shape.

    Measuring a box-shaped lawn section with the rectangle tool
    Simple rectangular areas

    Use the rectangle tool

    Place two opposite corners when length and width describe the section well.

  3. Check the result

    Area shapes show square feet, acres, square yards, and perimeter. Distance measurements show straight-line length.

    Review the outline before using the number for an order, schedule, or quote.

Distance, redraw, and sharing

Measuring a straight-line distance between two points on the satellite map
Place two points to check a straight run in feet, yards, meters, and miles.

Measure a straight-line distance

Check a wall run, border, access path, or any span where length matters more than area.

Clearing drawn measurements from the satellite map
Clear the current drawings, then start again with the tool that fits the shape.

Clear the map and redraw

Remove a wrong boundary or start on a different part of the property.

Share a measured area

Create a link that opens the same outline and measurements for someone else to review.