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Free Lawn Measuring Tool

Measure any yard from satellite in under two minutes. No app, no tape measure, no sign-up — just type your address and draw your lawn. Close enough to buy product by the bag.

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Your address loads satellite maps, and lot lines where we have them. We save your map so you don't lose it and to improve our tools. How we use your data
Measuring a lawn on satellite imagery with the MeasureLawn tool
Satellite imagery — sees your lawn from above, no walking required.
Subtract non-grass — driveways, flower beds, pools, patios.
Works on phone — measure from your couch or the yard.
Free forever — no app store, no email needed.

Why a satellite lawn measuring tool beats a tape measure

A tape measure works fine if your lawn is a perfect rectangle. The problem: almost no lawn is. You have curved beds, a kidney-shaped patio, an L-shaped strip down the side of the house, maybe a peninsula of grass cutting between the driveway and the front walk. A tape measure of an irregular lawn is typically ±5–10% off. That's the difference between buying one bag of fertilizer too few or three bags too many.

A satellite lawn measuring tool sees the whole shape from overhead and calculates the area of any polygon — odd shapes, multiple sections, holes for flower beds — in seconds. It also handles sloped lawns better, because the geometry is calculated, not paced. That's exactly how our free measure my lawn tool works.

Lawn measuring tool comparison

MethodTimeAccuracyCost
MeasureLawn (satellite)Best~2 minClose estimateFree
Tape measure20–40 minGood on simple shapes$10 (tape)
Measuring wheel15–25 min±5%$30–60
GPS lawn measuring app10–20 min (walk perimeter)±5–8%Free–$5
Hire a surveyorDays±0.1%$300+

How to measure your lawn in 4 steps

1

Type your address. Satellite imagery loads automatically and zooms to your property.

2

Outline the lawn. Click points around the edge of your grass. Snap to the parcel boundary if you have one.

3

Subtract non-grass areas. Click around buildings, driveways, flower beds, pools, patios. The tool cuts each one out of the lawn.

4

Get your number. Final lawn square footage appears instantly. Optionally generate a personalized care calendar with exact product quantities for your size.

Ready to measure?

Start Measuring — Free

What you can do with your lawn measurement

Buy the right amount of fertilizer

Fertilizer bags list coverage in square feet. If you guess your lawn size, you guess wrong — and either burn your grass with too much nitrogen or starve it with too little. See how much fertilizer you actually need for the math.

Buy the right amount of grass seed

Seeding rates depend on grass type and whether you're overseeding or starting from scratch. Without a measurement, you're flying blind.

Time pre-emergent and weed control

Most lawn products sell coverage by area. Once you know your number, our pre-emergent timing guide tells you exactly when to apply.

Get a personalized lawn care calendar

After measuring, MeasureLawn builds you a free month-by-month plan tailored to your grass type, climate zone, and lawn size — with the exact product quantities (no "1 bag should do it" nonsense).

Choose a mower for the grass you actually mow

Mowable grass area is more useful than your whole lot size when comparing a walk-behind, lawn tractor, zero-turn or robot. Start with a rough size, then consider terrain and how you prefer to mow.

Compare mowers for your lawn size

Use a rough size to get started. Opens in a new tab so you can keep your measurement open.

For a larger lawn: lawn tractor vs zero-turn

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is an online lawn measuring tool?

MeasureLawn measures the shape you trace on current satellite imagery. It's a close estimate: close enough to buy seed and fertilizer by the bag, and accuracy depends on the imagery and how carefully you trace. A tape measure on an irregular lawn is harder to get right, because you have to break the yard into rectangles.

Is the lawn measuring tool really free?

Yes. No sign-up, no app, no trial, no paywall. We make money through optional Amazon affiliate links inside the lawn care plan you can generate after measuring.

Do I need to download an app?

No. The tool runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet, or desktop.

Can I subtract my driveway, beds, and pool?

Yes. After drawing your overall property outline, the tool walks you through carving out non-grass areas — buildings, driveways, sidewalks, patios, decking, flower beds, pools, and anything else paved or planted.

How long does measuring take?

Under 2 minutes for most lawns.

Will I be asked for my email?

No. Measuring works without an account. An optional account lets you save and reopen plans, but is never required to use the tool.

Run a lawn care business? There's a pro version that turns this measuring tool into an instant-quote widget for your own website — see MeasureLawn Pro lawn care software, or weigh it against the alternatives in best lawn measuring software.