Finding another location use the search box and type in the location you want.
Measure roof area google maps.
Quick video on how to use google maps to measure area and viewing properties for estimating.
The google maps area calculator is not 100 accurate.
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How to measure roof top area using google map.
After measuring the area of the footprint you can estimate the actual roof area based on the angle of the roof.
How to measure roof top area using google map sign in to follow this.
By msig0000 march 5 2012 in webgis.
Enter the address of the building you want to measure in the search field and click on search.
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.
Zoom in or enter the address of your target start point.
Do not rely on this tool as your only resource in making important decisions.
Measure perimeter we now also include the perimeter of the shape that you draw along with the area.
Google maps area calculator tool.
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Click on the map to start drawing.
The map will adjust based.
You can also zoom the map and click on the starting point of the roof you wish to select.
This can help.
Use the google maps area calculator tool to draw an area on a map and find out the measurement of the enclosed area.
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.
Similarly if you using the area calculator tool to measure a roof with multiple levels you should do the individual section separately.
After you ve done this you can click along the outer edge of the roof that you wish to calculate the area for.
Finding the current location click the compass button on the lower right corner of the page.
You are also able to save your areas for use later on.