Area Calculator Tool
Use the Area Calculator Map to draw an area on a map and find out the measurement of the enclosed area. You are also able to save your areas for use later on. Click on the map to start drawing
[Map Height : Small - Medium - Large ]
Find Location
Current Measured Area
0 m² | 0 km² | 0 acres | 0 hectares | 0 feet² | 0 square miles | 0 square nautical milesHow to Use
- Search or pan and zoom on the map to find a location
- Click multiple times around the map to define an area
- Double click to add the last point and complete the area
- The calculated area will then be displayed below the map
Touch Screen Devices
To support touch screen devices, we have a full screen map interface. Follow the steps below to use the touch screen map
- Click the link [Open Map For Touch Screen Devices]
- Tap on the map to place each node of the area
- To complete the area double click for the last point
- The main page will then show the area you have just drawn
Other Options
- Once the area is drawn, click on a node to remove it
- You can add multiple areas by starting a new area after one is completed
- Click [Delete All Areas] to remove all areas drawn
- Click [Generate KML] to generate a KML file representing the last area drawn. Once you click this option, after a short delay, a hyperlink "Download KML File Here" will appear. From this link, you can download your KML file
- You can adjust the map size by clicking Small, Medium, Large
- Click [Export Lat/Lng] to export a list of latitude and longitude coordinates to a text box below the map. You can then copy and paste these to an external system.
Login to Save and Load Maps
You can create an account for free from which you can save and load saved areas unique to you. Click [Create Free Account] to create a new, free account. Once you confirm your email, you will be able to save and load maps while logged in.
Relevant Links
Future Uses and Ideas
- Allow multiple areas to be added to a project, saved then loaded afterwards
- Allow upload a KML file and calculate any areas of polygons inside
- Allow export of lengths of perimeter sides
- Allow different color schemes for additional areas rather than just one (+2)
- The ability to select an area as an entirety and drag it around, copy/clone/duplicate it
- Option to subtract sub area from main area
- Saved Areas : Allow them to be loaded or unloaded independently
- Allow area fill and perimeter color to be changed after the area has been added
Version History
Version | Date | Description |
---|---|---|
1.0 | 14/11/2007 | |
2.0 | 25/03/2008 | |
2.1 | 16/10/2008 | Added Terrain map type |
2.2 | 14/12/2009 | Added quick find search tool |
2.3 | 21/03/2009 | Added acres output |
2.4 | 04/11/2009 | Increased maximum size for the Quick Find option |
2.5 | 28/01/2010 | Added square nautical miles output. Rounded off all output to 2 decimal places |
2.6 | 22/02/2010 | Added square feet output. |
2.7 | 12/10/2010 | New option to input points manually by lat/lng pairs. |
3.0 | 01/12/2010 | Implemented Google Maps API V3 |
3.1 | 19/12/2010 | Added option to export to KML (Google Earth) |
3.2 | 17/02/2011 | Added option to draw more than one area in the same session |
3.3 | 07/06/2011 | Fixed Issue with last polyline not showing on KML output |
4.0 | 08/09/2011 | Ability to save areas under user login |
4.1 | 14/12/2011 | Added hectares output |
4.2 | 22/12/2011 | Added full screen option |
4.3 | 05/02/2012 | Improved Search Facility |
5.0 | 12/11/2012 | Added perimeter output |
6.0 | 05/01/2013 | Default map is now larger Download KML File Here link has been moved Added Zoom to Fit button Fixed bug with perimeter calculation |
6.1 | 29/06/2014 | Added option to change fill and line colours |
6.2 | 18/07/2014 | Added button [Toggle Markers] |
6.3 | 05/11/2014 | Search Function now works when you hit enter |
6.4 | 23/03/2015 | New button [Estimate Address] to estimate the address of the map centre point |
6.5 | 15/04/2015 | New transparent fill area option |
6.6 | 11/05/2015 | Location of marker now displayed when you hover over the marker |
6.7 | 27/10/2015 | KML export now includes all areas |
6.8 | 11/11/2015 | New option to export list of latitude and longitude to a text box |
6.9 | 14/12/2015 | Now displays total perimeter |
6.10 | 06/01/2016 | New option to only download the last area as a KML file when you draw multiple areas |
6.11 | 28/01/2016 | Improved Full Screen function Added Keyboard Shortcuts |
6.12 | 16/02/2016 | Added new function to delete a marker when you right click |
6.13 | 24/02/2016 | Added option to show grid lines on map |
6.14 | 04/04/2016 | Updates to print formatting |
6.15 | 02/08/2016 | Bug fix : Sometimes area would not delete when click the red X |
6.16 | 21/02/2017 | Bug fix : Issue while renaming a saved area. Now resolved |
6.17 | 17/08/2017 | Fixed issue with text formatting of notes |
6.18 | 19/10/2017 | Area nodes can be added and removed more easily |
6.19 | 05/07/2018 | Full Screen mode now displays the current area on screen |
6.20 | 11/08/2018 | Google Maps search removed due to costs. Replaced with custom search tool |
7.0 | 03/03/2024 | Converted to use Leaflet Maps |
7.1 | 04/03/2024 | Support for Touch Screen Devices |
7.2 | 25/03/2024 | Added option to remove last node |
Comments For This Page
please change it back, it's completely useless nowBy JKD on 28th March 2024
new version is so useless ..
please revert it back.By somnath on 25th March 2024
Hi Guys.
I have used this for years but with the latest update I cant seem to do anything I use to.
So I am now going to find another website that will.
But thank you for the use of what use to be an awesome GPS mapping programmeOn 25th March 2024
This is terribleOn 25th March 2024
Once an area is deleted, you have to reload the page (which resets all areas and zooms out to world view) to start a new measurement? That doesn't make much sense.On 25th March 2024
I've been using this app since 2016. This new version is completely unusable. I can't get perimeters listed wit the area output & there's no total quantities for when multiple selections are made.By Unhappy Long Time User on 25th March 2024
I realise & appreciate that the previuos excellent user friendly version was free of charge (and thank you for that) but this 'new' version is simply unusable. None of us can make it work, even our programmer. We will happily pay a fee for the previous version if that helps, but please bring it back - now!By Paddock Services on 25th March 2024
Please revert back to the previous version as soon as possible. Have used this excellent facility for years as we do a lot of work for private clients with land holdings of various sizes. Now, at the start of the new season cannot begin to make use of this new version which does not deliver a simple and practical way of finding and then measuring areasBy Joe Wiley on 25th March 2024
Agree with all the other comments made. This used to me the go-to Maps measuring tool for me - considerably superior to all its competitors - but now it has become the absolute worst. Very disappointed but there is no point in even trying to use this tool again unless the valued old version is restored.
On 24th March 2024
This version is complete garbage!!By Unhappy User on 24th March 2024
New version is terrible. Stop "fixing" what isn't brokenBy NunyaBiznash on 22nd March 2024
Can't use this version at all. Go back to old version please!On 21st March 2024
I now only visit this site to see if the old version has been restored and to read the new comments in this section.
Everyone is in complete agreement in their opinions on the new version.On 21st March 2024
Same comments as below. Take the old version and add the dimensions on each line for the "Area" calculator and call it a day. Can't tell the SF of a house using the new version....By Brett O on 21st March 2024
Can you please add, "remove last point"?On 21st March 2024
I agree with most people in the comments, please bring back the older version.On 20th March 2024
Unfortunately, I agree with most of the negative comments about the new version. Old version was much more intuitive and allowed greater flexibility. Thanks for providing this product for free but please consider reverting back to the old version.By Brian on 20th March 2024
Please bring back the OLD VERSION
This was a great program before the update. It is no longer useable, we will have to find another one.
On 20th March 2024
I work for a national turf lawn chemical company. I have used Daftlogic for over 10 years. The ability to add and sum each area together was priceless. The ability also to remove the toggle markers and create a "clean" image made the previous Area Calculator tool useful to me. I will have to find an alternate measuring tool. Clearly, the software designers do not work in the landscape, pool or real estate business. Upgrades have rendered this product useless. I realize it was a free tool, but it is now a free tool that nobody can use and thus cannot generate advertising revenue. Good LuckBy Mike Johnson Business Developm on 20th March 2024
Not a fan at all, bring back the old one please. Creating multiple polygons doesn't work well, cannot see both totals at the same time. Disappointing to find this, why mess with a good thing.On 20th March 2024
Can you bring back the old version?By BMS on 20th March 2024
Can no longer use. Won't let me drop pins or delete points. Bring old version back.By Waylon C. on 20th March 2024
This not new update, there is a lot you remove. not usable anymore,On 19th March 2024
please go back to the old version this new one is not good at all.On 19th March 2024
Please Please Please go back to previous version!!!!On 19th March 2024
This version is horrible. why even offer the ability to measure the area when you can not with this version?By 13309 on 19th March 2024
I used this all the time to figure out acreage for leasing land or fertilizing. Now I can't. This was my favorite tool because of the ease. I guess I'll have to look elsewhereOn 18th March 2024
what r yall on abt this site is really useful (to me). the least yall could do is say why.
On 17th March 2024
Is this a joke? What have you done with the previous program? This is complete garbage.On 17th March 2024
You can't do anything now. Bring back previous version!On 17th March 2024
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