Every place.Measured.

Measure distance, area and perimeter on the map. Just tap or trace.

For iPhone, iPad & Android

Try in your browserNo download needed

17 yearsSince 2009. From Android’s early days.

500K+downloads on Google Play

Maps Ruler phone mockups showing area and distance measurements on satellite maps

Tap. Trace. Measure.

1
Tap to start
Drop points on the map or search for a place.
2
Trace your path
Measure distance or outline an area by tapping or drawing.
3
Get instant results
See the distance, area and perimeter on the map.

A MAP. SO MANY POSSIBILITIES.

From your next route to your patch of land.

The same simple tool, wherever your plans take you.

Area & perimeter Distance Everyday plans

Put a number to that space.

Trace a field, a garden or a lake. Calculate its area and perimeter, and adjust individual points to follow the boundary.

Fields & plots
Gardens
Lakes & coastlines

m² · hectares · acres

Real Maps Ruler screen showing a measured reservoir area of 397,466 square metres — Area measurement · Central Park, New York

Know how far before you go.

Mark a walking route, a winding path or a fence line. Add as many points as you need and check the distance of each segment.

Walking & running
Paths & trails
Fence lines

metres · kilometres · miles · feet

Real Maps Ruler screen showing a measured distance of 1,415 metres on Palm Jumeirah — Distance measurement · Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Small spaces. Useful answers.

Measure a court, a garden or a work area from above. Switch map views and units to get a clearer picture of your next project.

Courts & recreation
Landscaping
Project estimates

Normal · satellite · terrain maps

Real Maps Ruler screen showing an area measurement around a tennis court — An everyday area measurement · Tennis court

Actual app screenshots. Map results depend on imagery and where you place the points.

ALSO IN YOUR BROWSER

A bigger view. The same simple tool.

Open the map, trace a place and save your measurement. No installation needed.

Try it on the map

Maps Ruler web app measuring a 4,052 square metre area near Hagia Sophia on satellite imagery — Maps Ruler on the web · Actual screen

A LITTLE APP. A LONG STORY.

Started in 2009. Still here for you.

One of Android’s early apps. One simple idea that keeps going: making places easier to measure.

17YEARS

Today, on iPhone, Android and the web.

Earlier Maps Ruler promotional artwork with a globe, ruler and route pins — From the Maps Ruler archive.

WHEN YOU NEED A LITTLE MORE

Measure it. Keep it. Take it with you.

More tools for your projects with Maps Ruler Pro on iPhone and iPad.

Unlimited saved measurements
Circle and precision tools
GIS exports, backup and restore

Explore Maps Ruler on the App Store

Ad-free with Pro. See the app for pricing and platform availability.

GOOD TO KNOW

A few quick answers.

More help & support

Can I measure a place from anywhere?

Yes. Find a place on the map and start drawing. You do not need to be there.

Can I use it in my browser?

Yes. The web tool measures distance, area and circles, and saves measurements in your browser.

Can I take my measurements with me?

Export a map file or make a backup. Automatic syncing between devices is not available.

Illustrative aerial landscape of green fields, a winding path and a turquoise coastline

WHERE WILL YOUR NEXT PLAN TAKE YOU?

A little curiosity. A world to measure.

From the path ahead to your own patch of land.

Start measuring

Or take Maps Ruler with you.