How to Measure and Calculate Land Area with Online Maps

Need to calculate land area? No need for expensive software. You can do it right in your browser with Atlas.

Atlas has a built-in area measurement tool. You just draw on the map — and it calculates the area instantly.

No GIS experience needed.

Why measure land area online?

• No download or install
• Works on any device
• Instant area calculation
• Save and export results

Perfect for:

• Planning
• Property records
• Agriculture
• Environmental monitoring
• Research

How the Atlas area tool works

Atlas offers a standalone area measurement tool.

It’s designed for speed and simplicity:

• Open the tool
• Draw a shape
• Get the area in real-time

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Step-by-step: Measure land area in Atlas

1. Open the tool

Go to our Area Calculator

2. Draw your area

• Click on the map to start drawing
• Keep clicking to outline your land
• Close the shape (last click connects to first point)

You’ll see the area in:

• Square meters
• Hectares
• Square kilometers
• Or acres (switch units easily)

Step 3: View and use your measurement

Once the area is drawn:

• The total area is shown on the screen
• You can adjust or redraw as needed
• Save the shape as a layer (optional)
• Export the shape and data if you want to use it in other tools

Example uses

Property boundary checks

Measure exact land parcels for legal records.

Farm field size

Quickly check field sizes for planting or fertilizer planning.

Conservation projects

Track and compare protected areas over time.

Event planning

Define and measure event areas (markets, fairs, concerts).

Tips for best results

• Zoom in for precise drawing
• Use a mouse or tablet for better accuracy
• Double-check units (switch to hectares or acres as needed)
• Save your shapes to reuse later

Why use Atlas for area measurement?