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1Upload Floor Plan

Accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, or PDF. You can also paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V.

2Set the Scale
Units:

Floor plans are drawn to scale. Click both ends of one wall or dimension you know, enter its real length, and everything you measure after that comes out in real-world units.

Standard US interior doors are ~36". Accuracy drops a few percent vs. a labeled wall but beats abandoning. You can always redo the scale.

Waiting for a known measurement.
3Measure
Tools

Switch tools anytime. Lengths appear on the plan as you draw.

Drag any point to refine the detected outline. You don't need to start over, just nudge what's wrong.

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Then re-detect: increase gap if doorways leak through, decrease if corners are missing.

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Distances, rooms, and outlines all collect here. Double-click a name to rename it.

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Measure a Floor Plan Online

Upload a JPG, PNG, or PDF of any floor plan, set the scale with one known wall, and measure anything: wall lengths, room areas, perimeter, and total square footage. Works with CubiCasa, Matterport, iGUIDE, architect drawings, and MLS screenshots.

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Why Choose MeasureFloorPlan.com for a Floor Plan Measurement Tool?

Wall lengths, room areas, perimeter, and square footage from any floor plan, using the same exterior-perimeter method appraisers use in the field.

One wall sets the scale

You only need one known measurement. Trace that wall, enter its length, and every other dimension is calculated from that single input.

Accurate within 1-2%

For a to-scale floor plan from CubiCasa, Matterport, or iGUIDE, expect results within 1-2% of a field measurement.

Works with any floor plan file

JPG, PNG, HEIC, or PDF. Builder plans, MLS screenshots, architect drawings, or a phone photo of a paper sketch.

Built for GLA

Traces the exterior perimeter of finished above-grade space, the same method licensed appraisers use for gross living area.

Free first measurement

Your first on-screen square footage and perimeter are free. No signup required, no software to install.

Saved projects, credits that keep

Every credit measurement includes a saved project you can re-open and re-measure free. Credits never expire.

No software to install. Everything runs in your browser.

How Our Floor Plan Measurement Tool Works

Turn any floor plan image into accurate wall lengths, room areas, and square footage in three steps.

1

Upload your floor plan

Drop your floor plan into the tool or click to browse. Any JPG, PNG, HEIC, or PDF screenshot works.

2

Set the scale

Click both ends of one wall you know and enter its length. That single reference calibrates the whole plan.

3

Measure anything

The measuring workspace opens with the distance tool ready. Click two points for a wall length, trace a room for its area, or auto-detect the outline for total square footage. Every result collects in one list.

Works with floor plans from CubiCasa, Matterport, iGUIDE, Apex Sketch, architect drawings, or any photo of a to-scale sketch.

Most measurements take about five minutes

Perfect for Every Use Case

From appraisal GLA verification to renovation planning, one tool for every floor plan.

Real estate appraisers

Verify or recalculate GLA from scanned sketches or digital floor plans without re-drawing in sketch software.

Real estate agents

Check listing square footage before it goes live. Catch errors before the appraisal does.

Property managers

Calculate usable area from as-built drawings for lease pricing and tenant planning.

Investors

Independently verify the square footage on acquisition targets without hiring an appraiser.

Landscapers & hardscapers

Measure patios, driveways, and yard areas from a site plan or survey to quote pavers, turf, and materials.

Painting contractors

Estimate jobs from the floor plan before the site visit. Get room areas and wall lengths for accurate quotes.

Flooring & coating contractors

Take off floor area from plans to quote flooring, epoxy, and coatings without driving to the property.

Scaffolding companies

Pull building perimeter and wall lengths from a plan to lay out scaffold runs and quote by linear foot.

Works with any to-scale floor plan: builder plans, MLS listings, CubiCasa or Matterport exports, or a phone photo of a paper sketch.

What is GLA and why does it matter?

Gross Living Area (GLA) is the standard measure of residential square footage used by licensed appraisers. It counts only finished, above-grade, heated and cooled space: measured from exterior walls.

GLA is what determines comparable sales adjustments, listing accuracy, and lender value. Finished basements, garages, and unheated porches are measured separately and do not count toward GLA regardless of how finished they are.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our floor plan measurement tool.

How do I measure a floor plan online?

Upload your floor plan image, set the scale by clicking both ends of a known wall length, and start measuring: click two points for a distance, trace a room for its area, or auto-detect the outline for total square footage. Lengths appear on the plan as you draw, and you can add multiple areas for multi-story homes.

What file types can I upload?

JPG, PNG, HEIC, or any image export of a PDF floor plan. As long as the floor plan is visible as an image, you can upload and trace it. PDFs are automatically rendered to an image on upload.

Who is this tool for?

Real estate appraisers verifying GLA from scanned sketches, agents checking listing square footage before it goes live, property managers calculating usable area from as-built drawings, and homeowners measuring rooms for renovation planning. Trades use it too: landscapers, painters, flooring and coating contractors, and scaffolding companies quoting jobs from site plans and floor plans.

Does it work on mobile?

The tool is optimized for desktop and laptop use. Precise point placement works best with a mouse or trackpad. It will load on a tablet but touch-based tracing on small screens is less accurate. Best results on a desktop browser.

How accurate is the measurement?

Accuracy depends on two things: the quality of your floor plan and how precisely you set the scale. For a professional to-scale floor plan from CubiCasa, Matterport, or iGUIDE, you can expect results within 1-2% of a field measurement. Hand-drawn or rough sketches will have more error.

Do I need to know the dimensions of every wall?

No. You only need one known measurement. Any wall where you know the real-world length. Set that as your scale reference and the tool calculates all other dimensions from that single input.

What if my floor plan is not to scale?

The tool measures what is in the image. If the floor plan is not drawn to a consistent scale. For example a rough hand sketch where proportions are eyeballed. The result will reflect those proportions, not the actual structure. For best results, use a to-scale floor plan from a scanner, professional software, or an architect drawing.

Can I use the measurement for an appraisal?

The tool measures gross living area (GLA) by tracing the exterior perimeter of finished above-grade space, the same method used in residential appraisal. You control which areas to include, so below-grade space can be measured separately.

Can I measure a multi-story home?

Yes. You can add multiple separate polygon areas. One for each floor. Each polygon is measured independently and all areas are summed in the total. Measure the main floor, upper floor, and garage separately to keep above-grade and below-grade area organized.

Can I use this for real estate appraisal?

Yes. The tool is built specifically for real estate appraisers who need to verify or recalculate GLA from floor plan sketches or scans. It is faster than manually re-sketching and provides a reliable second check. The appraiser is responsible for confirming the input floor plan is accurate and to scale.

How much does it cost?

Your first measurement is free. The on-screen square footage and perimeter are visible without an account. A labeled PDF download (with the traced plan, every wall length, and scale calibration) is $7 per property. If you have multiple properties, $15 gets you 5 measurement credits and $25 gets you 10. Credits never expire, and every measurement includes a saved project you can re-open and re-measure free.

Can I save or export my measurements?

The on-screen square footage is free to read or screenshot. To download a clean labeled PDF (traced plan, all wall dimensions, scale reference), buy the $7 PDF. To save projects across devices and resume later, get a credit pack.

Start Measuring Your Floor Plan for Free Today

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