Measure dimensions with iPad

On supported models, use the Measure app and your iPad camera to measure nearby objects and surfaces—you can manually set the start and end points of a measurement, have iPad automatically detect the dimensions of rectangular objects, and more.

A paper photograph is measured, with its dimensions showing at its right and bottom edges. The Take Picture button is near the middle of the right edge. The green Camera In Use indicator appears at the top right.

For best results, use Measure on well-defined objects located 0.5 to 3 meters (2 to 10 feet) from iPad.

Note: Measurements are approximate.

Start a measurement

Open Measure , then use the iPad camera to slowly scan nearby objects.
Position iPad so that the object you want to measure appears on the screen.

Note: For your privacy, when you use Measure to take measurements, a green dot appears at the top of the screen to indicate your camera is in use.

Take an automatic rectangle measurement

When iPad detects the edges of a rectangular object, a box frames the object; tap the box to see the dimensions.
To take a photo of your measurement, tap .

Take a manual measurement

Align the dot at the center of the screen with the point where you want to start measuring, then tap .
Slowly pan iPad to the end point, then tap to see the measured length.
To take a photo of your measurement, tap .
Take another measurement, or tap Clear to start over.
To start over on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation and later) and iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation and later), tap , then tap Clear All.

Use edge guides

On iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation and later) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation and later), you can easily measure the height and straight edges of furniture, countertops, and other objects using guide lines that appear automatically.

Position the dot at the center of the screen along the straight edge of an object until a guide appears.
Tap where you want to begin measuring.
Slowly pan along the guide, then tap at the endpoint to see the measured length.
To take a photo of your measurement, tap .

Use Ruler view

On iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation and later) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation and later), you can see more detail in your measurements with Ruler view.

After measuring the distance between two points, move iPad closer to the measurement line until it transforms into a ruler, showing incremental inches and feet.
To take a photo of your measurement, tap .

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