# Measure Perimeter and Area

Learn how to measure the **area**, **perimeter**, and handle curves and obstacles using your Moasure device.

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#### **1. Preparing for Your Measurement**

* **Clear debris**: Remove any obstacles from key placement points.
* **Choose a starting point**: Pick a memorable location (e.g., a corner) to start and finish your measurement.

#### **2. Setting Up Your Moasure Device**

1. Open the **Moasure app** and tap the **+ icon** to start a new measurement.
2. Select **‘**[**Closed Shape**](/en/moasure-app/understand-measurement-types.md)**’** as your measurement type.
3. Turn on the device:
   * Raise the Moasure device/STICK vertically.
   * Rotate it gently back and forth through 180 degrees until the **LED flashes blue**.
4. Place the device at your starting point:
   * Align the [reference point](/en/moasure/understand-reference-point.md) against the corner
   * LED will turn from **red** to **green** to confirm capturing the first point.

#### **3. Measuring Techniques**

**a.** [**Straight Lines**](/en/moasure-app/understand-path-types.md)

* Walk quickly and **pause** to capture points.
* Place the device down when in the **green zone** or no later than the amber zone on the timer bar for best accuracy.

**b.** [**Trace Line**](/en/moasure-app/understand-path-types.md) **for Curves**

* Use **Trace Line** to capture curved edges.
* Walk smoothly along the curve while Moasure records the path.
* The app will stay in Trace Line mode until you change it.

**c.** [**Arc**](/en/moasure-app/understand-path-types.md) **Path for Obstacles**

* Use **Arc** when you can’t trace around the curve directly due to plants or other obstacles.
* Capture **three points**: the start, midpoint, and end of the arc.
* The app will display a best-fit arc once complete.

#### **4. Capturing Your Measurement**

* **Divide runs into roughly equal segments** for better accuracy.
* Place the STICK:
  * Keep it steady with a light grip and place quickly but gently.
  * Use the vee of your hand for support on grass or leaves.
* Switch between **path types** as needed (Straight Line, Trace Line, Arc etc).
* Continue aligning the STICK’S [reference poin](/en/moasure/understand-reference-point.md)t against the edge of the path.

#### **5. Completing and** [**Saving the Measurement**](/en/moasure-app/save-a-measurement.md)

1. Finish at your starting point.
2. Tap the **Stop icon** to end the measurement.
3. Save your work:
   * Tap **‘File’**, create a project folder, name the file, and save.
4. View results:
   * **Perimeter** and **Area** are displayed automatically.
   * Switch units: Tap the [**cog icon**](/en/moasure-app/settings.md), select **‘Measuring Units’**, and choose Metric or Imperial.
5. [Export](/en/moasure-app/export-a-measurement.md) the measurement:
   * Tap **‘File’ > ‘Export’**, and choose a format such as PDF, DWG or DXF.

#### **Pro Tips**

* Practise a few measurements before using Moasure on projects.
* Use **pause points** to plan your next path type.
* Keep a steady quick pace and light grip for best results.


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