How to Measure Your Lawn Area Using Google Maps (Free, Fast & Accurate)

Knowing the exact size of your lawn is one of the most important steps in proper lawn care. Whether you’re applying Bow & Arrow, spreading Lawn Juice granular fertiliser, or planning a renovation, accurate measurements ensure you use the correct product rates, saving money and avoiding damage.

The good news? You don’t need a measuring wheel or fancy tools. Google Maps can measure your lawn area in under 60 seconds, and it’s surprisingly accurate.

Here’s the step‑by‑step method anyone can follow.

🛰️ Why Use Google Maps to Measure Your Lawn?

Google Maps is perfect for lawn area measurement because:

  • It’s free
  • It works on laptops and computers
  • It gives precise square metre measurements
  • You can measure multiple lawn sections
  • You can save or screenshot your measurements for future use

For homeowners, contractors, and DIY lawn lovers, it’s the easiest way to get reliable lawn area data.

📏 Step-by-Step: Measuring Your Lawn Area in Google Maps

1. Open Google Maps

Go to maps.google.com on your computer or laptop.

2. Search for Your Address

Type your home address into the search bar and zoom in until your lawn is clearly visible.

3. Switch to Satellite View

Click Layers → Satellite so you can see your actual lawn, garden beds, driveway, and boundaries.

4. Right‑Click and Select “Measure Distance”

On desktop:

  • Right‑click on the starting point of your lawn
  • Select Measure distance

5. Trace the Outline of Your Lawn

Click around the edges of your lawn to create a shape.

Tips for accuracy:

  • Zoom in closely
  • Follow the lawn edge, not the kerb or garden bed
  • Add more points for curved edges

Google Maps will automatically calculate the area inside your shape.

6. Read Your Total Square Metres

At the bottom of the screen, Google Maps displays:

  • Total perimeter (m)
  • Total area (m²)

This is your lawn size.

7. Repeat for Multiple Lawn Sections

If you have:

  • Front lawn
  • Back lawn
  • Side strips
  • Verge

Measure each section separately and add them together.

📐 Example: How Most Australian Homes Measure Up

From our experience across Perth lawns:

  • Small townhouse lawn: 20–60 m²
  • Standard suburban lawn: 80–150 m²
  • Full block (front + back): 120–300 m²
  • Large corner block: 300–600 m²

Knowing your exact number helps you apply the right amount of herbicide, fertiliser, or wetting agent, no more guessing.

🧪 Why Accurate Lawn Measurement Matters

✔ Correct herbicide rates

Bow & Arrow, Spartan, and Monument all require precise mL per 100 m². Over‑applying can cause turf burn; under‑applying wastes product.

✔ Correct fertiliser coverage

Granular fertilisers are designed for specific spread rates. Too much = wasteful and potentially damaging. Too little = patchy results.

✔ Correct renovation planning

Topdressing, coring, and seeding all rely on knowing your square metres.

✔ Saves money

You only buy what you need, no more leftover product sitting in the shed.

🛠 Bonus Tip: Save Your Measurement for Future Use

Once you’ve traced your lawn:

  • Screenshot the measurement
  • Save it in your phone notes
  • Label each section (front, back, verge)

This makes future applications quick and easy.

🌿 Final Thoughts

Measuring your lawn with Google Maps is one of the simplest ways to improve your lawn care accuracy. It takes less than a minute, costs nothing, and gives you precise square metre data you can use for herbicides, fertilisers, renovations, and more.

If you want help calculating product rates based on your lawn size, Mighty Goat Lawns can do that for you, just send us your measurements.

Mighty Goat Lawns 🐐

Published by: Vedran Malic

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