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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
A minimum of two layers with area measurements are required for the calculator to function.
How to Use the Area Calculator
Open the Area Calculator
Tap Layers to display a list of your measurement’s layers.
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.
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
