iOS 12

Measure dimensions with iPad

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

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.

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.

Take an automatic rectangle measurement

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

Take a manual measurement

Align the center of the screen with the start point, 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.

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iPad User Guide

Measure dimensions with iPad

Start a measurement

Take an automatic rectangle measurement

Take a manual measurement