Measure a distance

Use the Measure tool to check a length on the plan without adding it to your takeoff or estimate.

Updated Sep 12, 20261 min read

The Measure tool is a ruler. Use it to check a dimension, confirm your scale, or see how far apart two things are. It never adds to your takeoff or your estimate.

Measure

  1. Click Measure in the toolbar, or press M. The page needs a scale first.
  2. Click the start point.
  3. Click the end point. The ruler is done.
A blue ruler across the garage showing 19 feet 4 inches

The ruler stays on the plan in blue, with arrowheads at both ends and its length always showing. Measure stays on, so you can keep measuring. Press Escape when you're done.

Measure vs Linear

Measure Linear
Shows on the plan Yes Yes
Listed in the Takeoff panel No Yes
Goes into Estimates No Yes

If you want to price the length, use Linear.

Remove a ruler

Click the ruler to select it, then press Delete. Or right-click it and choose Delete.

You can't drag a ruler's ends. To change it, delete it and measure again.

Still need help?

Email hello@plankore.ai and we'll reply within 48 hours. So we can find your work quickly, include the email you sign in with and the name of the project.