The Surface Area Measurement Tool uses Google satellite technology to find any location anywhere. Once an address is entered into the appropriate text box, the map can be zoomed in and out as needed.

Only a few years ago, Google Earth was the only practical way to see all of Google’s satellite and 3D imagery. These days, Google Maps pretty much offers all of the mapping features that casual users ...

Employers measure employee job performance through a variety of tools and processes. Some use more than one, but smaller businesses often choose one tool that works best for them and use it ...

Google Earth is getting a new Measure tool today that will let you — you guessed it — measure the distance and area of things on the map. With the tool, users can measure the distance between two ...

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From AR-powered rulers to GPS-based land survey tools, these 8 best measuring apps for iPhone and Android let you measure length, height, area, and even perimeters on the go. Accurate, versatile, and ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Measurement tools are often an afterthought when ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Laser measurers are so much easier and more practical to ...

Particle size analysis (Figure 1) is the preferred method for characterizing raw materials used in pharmaceuticals, setting specifications for incoming raw material in order to determine appropriate ...

In ancient times when someone needed to make a measurement, they would turn to something close at hand, often literally a hand. A tradition that originated thousands of years ago in Egypt that is ...