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Measure Land, Distance & Areas with Precision

Powerful GPS-based land measurement app built for surveyors, farmers and engineers. Simple, accurate and completely ad-free.

Built for professionals who need reliable field measurements.

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Powerful Features for Accurate Land Measurement

Everything you need to measure, map and manage land efficiently.

Multiple Measurement Layers

Craft and manage multiple measurement layers within a single project, keeping property boundaries, structures, and other measurements organized and easy to read.

Calculate Measurement Units

Switch between acres, hectares, meters, feet, and more. Get accurate area and distance figures in whatever unit you need.

KML & GeoJSON Support

Import KML or GeoJSON files to view existing map data, or export your own measurements to use in other mapping or other GIS software.

Live GPS Tracking

Walk or drive a boundary while Mapulator tracks your GPS position and measures the distance or area in real time.

Cloud Storage

Save your measurements to the cloud automatically, so you can pick up the project where you left off on any device.

Measurement Tools

Tap, trace, or freehand-draw boundaries directly on the map, then edit points anytime without starting over.

See Mapulator in Action

Watch how to measure land, distance and area with precision using Mapulator.

Trusted by Surveyors, Farmers & Engineers

See how surveyors, farmers, and engineers use Mapulator to measure land with accuracy and confidence.

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“very helpful especially measuring area of the land , good job”

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Edward Nkwasiibwe

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“Best App. Very useful for construction projects”

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AM

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“Worked for Abu Dhabi Town Planning department”

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Sir Hamad

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“Great tool, my roofer job is easy now”

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Gamita

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“Absolutely perfect to measure land parcels. Easy to use.”

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Chad Maloney

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“Simply the best amongst the rest. Tried tested and certified”

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Nick Otieno

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“Very precise and accurate for landscaping estimates”

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James Thornton

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“Saves me time and money as a civil engineer”

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Kishan Nayak

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“Great for farming and cattle fields”

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Frederick W. Flint

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“Solved my property line issue in minutes”

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KB

Verified User

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“99.9% measurement accuracy, big thing is no Ads. and free. deserve 5 stars.”

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Hardy

Verified User

★★★★★

“very helpful especially measuring area of the land , good job”

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Edward Nkwasiibwe

Verified User

★★★★★

“Best App. Very useful for construction projects”

A

AM

Verified User

★★★★★

“Worked for Abu Dhabi Town Planning department”

S

Sir Hamad

Verified User

★★★★★

“Great tool, my roofer job is easy now”

G

Gamita

Verified User

★★★★★

“Absolutely perfect to measure land parcels. Easy to use.”

C

Chad Maloney

Verified User

★★★★★

“Simply the best amongst the rest. Tried tested and certified”

N

Nick Otieno

Verified User

★★★★★

“Very precise and accurate for landscaping estimates”

J

James Thornton

Verified User

★★★★★

“Saves me time and money as a civil engineer”

K

Kishan Nayak

Verified User

★★★★★

“Great for farming and cattle fields”

F

Frederick W. Flint

Verified User

★★★★★

“Solved my property line issue in minutes”

K

KB

Verified User

★★★★★

“99.9% measurement accuracy, big thing is no Ads. and free. deserve 5 stars.”

H

Hardy

Verified User

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Land Measurement App FAQs

Everything you need to know about Mapulator land measurement app.

What is Mapulator?+

Mapulator is a free gps land measurement app to calculate area and distance. It uses Google Maps and Apple Maps as the underlying map provider and provides a variety of measurement tools.

Is Mapulator a free land measurement app?+

Mapulator is a free land area measurement app for basic distance and area calculations, with all measurement tools available at no extra cost. Additional features, such as collaboration and address search, are offered in Lite or Pro plans.

Who can use Mapulator for area and distance measurement?+

Mapulator is useful for landowners, farmers, surveyors, real estate professionals, contractors, hikers, bikers, and anyone who needs to measure land areas, property boundaries, routes, or distances on a map.

How accurate is Mapulator for measuring land?+

Mapulator provides map-based and GPS-based measurements that are useful for estimating land area, distances, boundaries, and routes. Accuracy can vary depending on the map data, GPS signal, device, terrain, and how precisely boundaries are marked. For legal property surveys or survey-grade measurements, use professional surveying equipment and a licensed surveyor.

Can I measure land without visiting the property?+

Yes. You can measure many properties, fields, plots, and other areas remotely by drawing their boundaries on the map. Mapulator can calculate the area and perimeter from the boundary you create. For situations where map imagery is insufficient or exact on-site measurements are required, you should verify the measurements in the field.

Can I measure land using GPS?+

Yes. Mapulator includes GPS-based measurement tools that let you measure areas and distances while you are on-site. You can also use map-based measurement tools when you want to measure land remotely.

How do I calculate acreage with Mapulator?+

Draw the boundary of your land on the map using the measurement tools, and Mapulator calculates the area automatically. Select acres as the area unit to see the result in acreage, or switch to hectares, square feet, square meters, or other available units without redrawing the boundary.

Can Mapulator be used as a land area calculator?+

Yes. Mapulator works as a map-based land area calculator for regular and irregular shapes. Draw the boundary of a property, field, plot, or other area on the map to calculate its area and perimeter.

Can I measure or map property boundaries with Mapulator?+

Yes. You can draw and measure property boundaries on the map to estimate the area, perimeter, and dimensions of a plot. Mapulator is useful for planning and reference, but mapped boundaries should not be considered legally verified property lines. For legal boundary determination, consult a licensed surveyor.

Can Mapulator be used for land surveying?+

Mapulator can help with preliminary land surveying tasks such as measuring areas and distances, checking approximate property boundaries, planning fieldwork, and mapping plots. For legal surveys or measurements that require survey-grade accuracy, use professional surveying equipment and consult a licensed surveyor.

Can I use Mapulator to measure land for fencing or a paddock?+

Yes. Draw the boundary of your farmland, paddock, or planned fence line on the map to calculate its area and perimeter. This can help estimate fence length, plan field layouts, and compare different boundary options before starting the work.

Can I measure roof areas with Mapulator?+

For roof measurements, use Roofs, our dedicated aerial roof calculator app. It measures roof area, pitch and dimensions from aerial maps, with wireframe views and shareable reports. Mapulator itself is built for land, distance and area measurement. Download Roofs on iOS or Android.

Can I draw plot maps or property layouts with Mapulator?+

Yes. You can draw property boundaries, plots, and other land layouts directly on the map and measure their area, perimeter, and dimensions. Mapulator can be useful for preliminary planning and visualizing land parcels, although it does not replace an official cadastral or survey map.

What are the different units of area measurement on Mapulator?+

There are several different units of measurement for area, including square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, square miles, and regional units like bigha and gunta. We add more local measurement units regularly to make it more convenient.

What are the different units of distance measurement on Mapulator?+

Mapulator offers several different units of measurement for distances, including meters, feet, kilometers, miles and nautical miles. Kilometers and miles are often used for measuring longer distances, such as the distance between two cities. Nautical miles are typically used for measuring distances at sea.

What map types are available in Mapulator?+

Mapulator provides multiple map views, including Standard, Satellite, Hybrid, and Terrain, so you can choose the view that works best for measuring land, viewing property boundaries, planning routes, or working with geographic data.

What mapping tools does Mapulator offer for measurement?+

Mapulator provides user-friendly tools for accurate measurements: Draw, Tap, Plot with Scope, GPS Live and Coordinates.

Can I measure distance using Google Maps with Mapulator?+

Yes. Mapulator can use Google Maps as a map provider and lets you measure distances directly on the map using its measurement tools. You can measure roads, routes, property boundaries, and other distances without manually calculating them.