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.
Area Results
Square Feet
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Square Yards
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Acres
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Square Meters
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Area breakdown
The first shape is your outer boundary. Additional shapes are subtracted as holes (e.g., a building footprint or pond).
Search for your address above, then click Draw area and trace your plot on the map. Your area will appear here.
Use this area in another calculator
Once you know your square footage, plug it straight into one of these material calculators to figure out how much to order.
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Mulch Calculator →
Calculate cubic yards or bags of mulch for your beds.
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Gravel Calculator →
Estimate tons or cubic yards of gravel for driveways or paths.
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Topsoil Calculator →
Find out how much topsoil you need to fill or level a yard.
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Raised Bed Soil Calculator →
Calculate the soil volume needed to fill a raised garden bed.
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.
Related Calculators
Mulch Calculator
Know your square footage? Calculate how many cubic yards or bags of mulch you need for any depth.
Gravel Calculator
Estimate gravel tonnage or cubic yards for driveways, paths, and landscaping projects.
Topsoil Calculator
Figure out how much topsoil to order to fill, level, or build up your lawn or garden area.
Raised Bed Soil Calculator
Calculate the exact soil volume needed to fill a raised garden bed of any size.