Lawn Size Calculator
Measure your yard on a satellite photo of your own address, or pace it off. No tape measure needed.
Quick answer
Search your address, trace your lawn on the satellite photo, and subtract the house, driveway, or beds as cut-outs. You get square feet, acres, and the length of the edges instantly.
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How satellite measuring works
Find your address, tap Draw area, and tap each corner of your lawn. Tap the first corner again to close it. Add as many areas as you like, and draw cut-outs for the house, a patio, or a tree ring. The square footage and perimeter update as you go, and you can drag corners to fine-tune.
Satellite photos are estimates. Trees, roof overhangs, and shadows can hide the real edge, so trace where you think the edge runs and check a key dimension with a tape when it matters.
New to it? The step-by-step guide to measuring your yard walks through every button with pictures, including curves, cut-outs, and fixing corners.
No map? Pace it off
Walk the length and width at a normal pace and count steps. A typical adult step is about 2 to 2.5 feet. For a better number, count your steps along something you know, like a 30 ft driveway, and divide.
What to do with the number
Each result links straight into the sod, grass seed, mulch, and topsoil calculators with your measurement already filled in.
Questions people ask
How do I measure my yard?
Trace it on the satellite map above, or measure length and width in feet and multiply. For odd shapes, add up rectangles, circles, and triangles.
How many square feet is an acre?
43,560 square feet.
How accurate is measuring on a satellite map?
Usually close enough for ordering materials, but trees and roof overhangs can hide edges. Check one key dimension with a tape when precision matters.
How big is the average lawn?
It varies widely by region and lot size, so measure yours rather than relying on an average.
Can I measure more than one area?
Yes. Add as many areas as you like and subtract cut-outs; the total updates as you go.
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