View fullsize this will put a pin on the location and the image field will zoom to the location and center itself on the pin so that you can see your roof.
Measure roof area google maps.
Then click on your start point on the map followed by all the subsequent points along the outside edge of the shape you want to calculate the area of.
The google maps area calculator is not 100 accurate.
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After measuring the area of the footprint you can estimate the actual roof area based on the angle of the roof.
Finding another location use the search box and type in the location you want.
As you add points the area will be updated below and converted into several measurements.
Google maps area calculator tool.
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Similarly if you using the area calculator tool to measure a roof with multiple levels you should do the individual section separately.
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This can help.
Do not rely on this tool as your only resource in making important decisions.
Enter the address of the building you want to measure in the search field and click on search.
Use the google maps area calculator tool to draw an area on a map and find out the measurement of the enclosed area.
Quick video on how to use google maps to measure area and viewing properties for estimating.
Zoom in or enter the address of your target start point.
You are also able to save your areas for use later on.
A shortlist of possible results will drop.
After you ve done this you can click along the outer edge of the roof that you wish to calculate the area for.
The map will adjust based.
You can also zoom the map and click on the starting point of the roof you wish to select.
Measure perimeter we now also include the perimeter of the shape that you draw along with the area.