Area Calculator
This planimeter tool can be used to measure the enclosed area of a defined polyline on a map.
[11th July 2018] Unfortunately, due to a large price increase in back-end services, we can no longer offer some features on this page.
Measure an Area
Area Output
Perimeter Output
Options
Read KML (Beta)
Instructions
To use the area calculator tool:
- Zoom and pan the map to find the area of interest
- Click on the map to place a vertices for the polyline
- Click as many time as necessary to define the polyline
The area enclosed will them be output in square meters and square kilometers
You can click the [Delete Last Point] button if you make a mistake or click [Clear All] points to remove all points from the map and start again.
You can also reposition the markers after they have been placed on the map by dragging and dropping them.
To draw a new area click the [Start a New Area] button or press Alt+n
Information
The area calculator tool allows you to find out the area that is enclosed inside a closed polyline overlaid on a map.
Benchmarks
A measurement of Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland. Lough Neagh is reported to have a surface area of 388 km² [1] , so the reading of 380 823 442m² isn't far off.
Future Uses and Ideas
- Allow the user to change the colour of the polylines and area shading (including transparent)
- Allow the area to be saved for later use
- Export to KML option
Version History
- 17th June 2015 - Markers now show their lat/lng when you hover over them
- 18th December 2014 - Total area is now calculated
- 23rd March 2014 - Added Hectares output
- 6th August 2013 - Issue with perimeter output fixed
- 21st February 2013 - Added square feet output
- 8th January 2012 - Upgraded to Google Maps API V3 and some new features
- 20th July 2010 - Added crosshairs and option to switch on/off crosshairs
- 17th June 2010 - Added upload KML option (beta)
- 2nd June 2010 - Moved the scale control to the top of map to stop conflict with Google Search bar
- 2nd February 2010 - Added perimeter output in meters and kilometers
- 25th March 2008 - Draggable markers, ability to click inside polygon and output in acres added
- 26th June 2007 - Basic area calculation added
- 24th June 2007 - Page created
Comments For This Page
THE AREA CALCULATOR IS ENABLED
By PEDRO on 15th August 2018
very excellent software but disappointed to hear about it has been stopped its services.
By satish on 10th August 2018
es una pena, era una herramienta que la utilizaba regularmente pero ya no funcion
By José on 7th August 2018
Thankyou for this software , it is great for estimating house sizes and land sizes.
By Suz. on 3rd August 2018
This is brilliant & saved me some taxes: I was able to prove that my taxed acreage was less than the IRS was attempting to charge me -- THANKS !
By Old Yorkshireman on 26th July 2018
i punch in zip code for a city in US and it takes me to france
By gary on 18th July 2018
ÁLVARO, can you confirm what is not working please? Can you try deleting your temporary internet files and load the page again?
By Free Map Tools on 17th July 2018
It is necessary to enable the calculation of areas. Please.
By ÁLVARO REYES on 16th July 2018
gooood
On 11th July 2018
excellente software
By jair on 3rd July 2018
Hands %uD83D%uDE09 Down The Best App I've Used For My Property Ventures.
On 14th June 2018
Excellent service!... I solved my problem with a map in this page.
Im very greatfull with you.
By Cristian Villegas on 13th June 2018
Hi, allow to user click (multiple times) on map and colour measure, whole countries within existing boundaries. In addition allow to move with such coloured areas (adjust boundaries and/or move with whole coloured parts od map).
On 6th June 2018
Best apps
By Raju on 4th June 2018
good
By aripgunawan on 1st June 2018
Very useful, excellent creation.
By Jun on 21st May 2018
si no saben como guardar el proyecto solo tienen que ampliar la vista de la pantalla tirarle una foto ya sea con el telfono o capturar la imagen con la computadora y listo !!
If you do not know how to save the project, you only have to enlarge the screen view, take a picture with your phone or capture the image with the computer and you're done!
On 21st May 2018
TODO ESTA PERFECTO SOLO QUE NO SE COMO GUARDARLO
By ROBERTO PUGA on 10th May 2018
Extremely Useful, and great tool. Well done
By Ash - Outback Australia on 2nd May 2018
Very nice land measuring calculator. Thank you very much.
By Md.Rabiul Islam on 2nd May 2018
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