Home and Garden Calculator

Land Area Calculator

Draw any yard, garden bed, lawn, or plot directly on a satellite map to get an accurate area measurement. Results are shown in square feet, square yards, acres, and square meters — ready to plug into your next material calculator.

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Tap or click "Draw area" then place points on the map. Double-tap or double-click the first point to close the shape.

Search for your address above, then click Draw area and trace your plot on the map. Your area will appear here.

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Once you know your square footage, plug it straight into one of these material calculators to figure out how much to order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this land area calculator?

For typical yard and garden sizes the calculator is accurate to within about 1%. It uses an equirectangular projection with the Shoelace formula — which is highly accurate for plots spanning a few acres or less. For very large land parcels (tens of acres), consider a professional survey for legal or financial decisions.

How do I measure an irregular yard shape?

Search for your address to jump to your property on the satellite view, then click Draw area. Click along the boundary of your yard to place points, following the edges as closely as you can. Double-click (or click the first point) to close the shape. You can drag any vertex afterward to fine-tune.

Can I subtract areas like a house footprint or driveway?

Yes. Draw your outer yard boundary first, then click Draw area again and trace the shape you want to subtract (such as a house, shed, or driveway). Each additional polygon is treated as a hole and its area is removed from the total. The breakdown panel will show each shape and the net result.

How many square feet are in an acre?

One acre equals exactly 43,560 square feet. An average suburban lot is roughly 0.2–0.25 acres (about 8,700–10,900 sq ft). A standard American football field (including end zones) is about 1.32 acres.

What is a square yard and when should I use it?

A square yard is 9 square feet (3 ft × 3 ft). Landscaping materials like mulch, topsoil, and gravel are often sold by the cubic yard, so knowing your area in square yards alongside your desired depth makes it easy to calculate volume without extra conversion steps.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes. The map uses single-finger panning and drawing so your finger doesn't get "trapped" scrolling the page. Tap Draw area, then tap points around your yard boundary. Pinch to zoom in for better accuracy. Double-tap the final point (or tap the starting point) to close the shape.

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