# Calculate Area of Layers

The **Area Calculator** simplifies and speeds up the process of calculating the **net area between your layers**. It’s especially useful when you need to determine the usable space between defined areas, such as:

* Landscaping areas minus planting beds
* Playground surfaces excluding pathways
* A pool area subtracted from a surrounding deck

{% hint style="info" %}
A minimum of two layers with area measurements are required for the calculator to function.
{% endhint %}

## How to Use the Area Calculator

1. Open the Area Calculator
2. Tap **Layers** to display a list of your measurement’s layers.
3. Tap **Area Calculator** at the top of the screen.

#### **View Layer Areas**

* Area is displayed below the layer name.
* The Net Area between layers is displayed at the bottom.

#### **Subtract Layers from the Calculation**

* Using your finger or thumb, press and move to **drag and drop** a layer into the **Subtracted Layers** section.
* Alternatively, tap the **down arrow** next to any layer you want to subtract.
* The Net Area will update automatically as layers are moved.

#### **Move Layers Back to Add**

* Using your finger or thumb, **drag and drop** a layer back from the Subtracted Layers section into the **Added Layers** section.
* Alternatively, tap the **up arrow** to move a layer back from the Subtracted Layers section to the **Added Layers** section.

#### **Toggle Layer Inclusion**

* To remove a layer from the calculation entirely, tap the **eye icon** to toggle its visibility on or off.

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#### Use Cases

This tool is particularly useful for:

* Landscapers calculating lawn area minus flower borders
* Swimming pool designers subtracting a pool area from a deck
* Playground designers calculating play zones minus connecting pathways