Homeowner's Guide to Measuring Your Lawn
How accurate measurements can save you time and money on lawn care
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Knowing the exact size of your lawn is essential for many common homeowner tasks:
Whether you're buying fertilizer, grass seed, weed killer, or soil amendments, knowing your lawn's square footage helps you purchase exactly what you need—no waste, no shortages.
When hiring lawn care professionals, landscapers, or irrigation specialists, having your measurements ready can lead to more accurate quotes and prevent disputes later.
For projects like installing sod, laying mulch, or seeding, precise measurements ensure you order the right amount of materials and plan your time accordingly.
Understanding the size of your outdoor spaces helps you budget accurately for improvements like patios, garden beds, or playground areas.
Many homeowners struggle to measure their lawns accurately due to:
Interesting Fact: Homeowners who don't measure their lawn accurately may purchase more lawn care products than they actually need, leading to wasted money and potential environmental impact. According to the University of Missouri Extension, it is "essential to know the area of your lawn... to make accurate applications of fertilizers and other products." (Natural Lawn Care | MU Extension)
Our tool is specifically designed to overcome the common challenges homeowners face when trying to measure their property:
No more walking around with a tape measure or trying to guess irregular shapes. Our tool uses high-resolution satellite imagery so you can simply trace the boundaries of your lawn.
Easily subtract house footprints, driveways, patios, garden beds, and other non-lawn areas from your total measurement.
Measure different parts of your property separately and label them for your reference (e.g., "Front Yard," "Back Yard," "Side Garden").
View your measurements in square feet, square yards, acres, or metric units, depending on what you need for your project.
According to lawn care experts, applying the right amount of products based on accurate measurements can:
Project Type | How Measure My Lawn Helps | Potential Savings |
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Fertilizer Application | Determine exact square footage to calculate how many bags you need based on coverage rates | $20-$50 per application |
Sod Installation | Calculate precise square footage to order the right amount of sod pallets | $100-$300 on material |
Irrigation System | Map zones and calculate coverage areas for efficient sprinkler planning | $200-$500 on system components |
Lawn Service Quotes | Provide contractors with exact measurements to get more accurate quotes | $10-$30 per service |
It's free, easy, and can be done in just a few minutes!
Start Measuring Now!Q: How accurate is the measurement tool?
A: Our measurements are typically accurate within 2-5% of actual ground measurements, which aligns with independent analyses of satellite measurement tools. For example, studies of Google Earth measurements have found accuracy typically within this range (Source: GIS StackExchange). This accuracy level is more than sufficient for most homeowner needs like purchasing lawn care products or getting service quotes.
Q: Do I need any special skills to use this tool?
A: Not at all! The tool is designed to be user-friendly. If you can use online maps, you can use Measure My Lawn.
Q: Can I save my measurements for later?
A: Yes, you can create a free account to save your property measurements for future reference.
Q: What if my property has recently changed?
A: Our satellite imagery is updated regularly, but if you've made recent changes to your property, you can still outline your current lawn areas based on the visible boundaries.