Can I show measurements in feet and inches or in meters?

RoomSketcher lets you choose your preferred unit system. You can display measurements in either imperial (feet/inches) or metric (meters/centimeters).

Can I choose which measurements are visible on my floor plan?

Yes! You can show or hide room dimensions, wall lengths, room areas, and more. You have full control over what’s displayed.

How do I add dimensions to a floor plan in RoomSketcher?

You can use the Measurement Wizards to quickly show room dimensions (Length x Width).

Can I measure the total area of a floor plan?

Yes! RoomSketcher automatically calculates the area of each room as you draw. You can also calculate the total area using options like GFA, GIA, or GTA — or define your own.

What scale should I use for a floor plan?

RoomSketcher supports standard architectural scales, such as 1:50 and 1:100, when saving floor plans as PDFs. You can choose the best scale based on your paper size and project needs.

What are typical floor plan dimensions?

Typical dimensions vary depending on the type of property. With RoomSketcher, you define the size of every room — so your floor plan can match anything from a studio to a large commercial space.

How do I show specific dimensions, like between furniture?

Use the measuring tape tool to measure the distance between any two points. It’s great for checking clearances and planning layouts.

How accurate are the measurements in RoomSketcher?

As long as your plan is drawn to scale, RoomSketcher provides accurate, real-time measurements that update automatically when you make changes to the layout.

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Make your floor plans more professional by adding accurate measurements that show size, layout, and space.

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Why Measurements Matter

Accurate measurements make your floor plans more useful. They help clients and teams understand the space, make faster decisions, and trust your work.

Whether you're designing, presenting, or selling, precise measurements add confidence and value to every project.

Watch the video or keep reading to learn how to use measurements in the RoomSketcher app.

Black and white 2D floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment. The layout includes an entrance area (126 sq ft), primary bedroom (175 sq ft), bathroom (41 sq ft), kitchen (149 sq ft), living room (245 sq ft), balcony (124 sq ft), and an additional small exterior area labeled 47 sq ft. Rooms are labeled with names and square footage.

Show The Area of a Room

Easily display the usable area of each room directly on your floor plan, so it's clear how much space is available. This measurement updates automatically whenever you adjust the layout, making sure your floor plan always reflects the true size of the space.

Add Room Dimensions (Length x Width)

Show room dimensions in feet and inches, or meters and centimeters. Or show both units in each room! With the automatic Measurement Wizards, just click in each room and the correct measurements magically appear. Want to edit the placement? Just click and drag to move the label.

2D floor plan labeled with room dimensions in feet and inches. Each room displays both name and size: Primary Bedroom (19'11" × 11'8"), Bath (6'1" × 6'8"), Kitchen (12'7" × 12'0"), Living Room (22'1" × 11'3"), Entrance (10'5" × 12'1"), Balcony (5'2" × 24'4"), and a small exterior area (4'6" × 11'0"). Floor plan illustrates the importance of clear, precise room measurements.

2D floor plan displaying detailed measurements. Room dimensions are shown with double-headed arrows inside each space, including the Primary Bedroom, Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, and Entrance. External wall lengths and overall building dimensions are marked around the perimeter, including total width (44'1") and depth. Individual wall segments and openings like doors and balconies are also measured. Designed to illustrate the use of interior, exterior, and wall-specific measurements in a floor plan.

Show Inside, Outside, and One Wall Measurements

Accurately show the length of any wall, on the inside or outside of your floor plan. Inside wall measurements help with layout and furnishing, and outside wall lengths make it easy to understand the total structure size. You can display every wall in a room at once or select individual walls to show just what matters.

Measure the Distance Between Items

Need to know how much space there is between furniture? With our measuring tape tool, you can quickly check the distances between any two items in your floor plan. The measurement can be dragged and dropped anywhere on the floor plan.

2D floor plan highlighting distance measurements between interior features. Includes a labeled 3'1" measurement between the toilet and wall in the bathroom, and an 8'8" measurement across the kitchen counter.

2D floor plan showing precise measurements for windows, doors, and fixtures. Dimensions are marked around windows (e.g., 5'9"), doorways (e.g., 2'10", 3'9"), and key interior spacing. The plan includes labeled rooms—Primary Bedroom, Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Entrance, and Balcony—with measurements placed to highlight clearances and spacing between architectural elements.

Add Window, Door, and Fixture Measurements

Calculate the Total Area

Calculate the total area of your floor plans in one click, including GTA, GFA, GIA, and more. Choose from standard area types or create your own to meet local regulations and client needs.

Diagram showing Gross Floor Area calculation totaling 5,317 sq ft. The image uses color to distinguish areas: blue represents spaces included in the calculation, and gray represents areas excluded. A simplified building layout illustrates how only specific interior sections are counted toward the total floor area.

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