SketchUp’s Tape Measure tool, Protractor tool, and the Measurements box help add accurate measurements to your designs. These tools offer several ways to add precision to a model:

• With the Tape Measure tool (), you can measure a distance and set precise guide lines or guide points.
• The Protractor tool () measures angles and helps set a precise, angled guide line.
• Both tools offer the Create Guide functionality, creating guide lines and guide points. Guide lines and points are temporary dashed lines used to help you draw with precision, but don’t create or interfere with geometry.
• The Measurements box is available while using almost all other tools. With the measurements box you can enter precise measurements as you draw.

For more information on how to use SketchUp’s measurement features, take a look at the following articles:

• Measuring Distance – Learn how to use the Tape Measure () to accurately measure distances when modeling.
• Measuring Angles – Learn how to use the Protractor () to measure angles and set angled guides.
• Using Guides – Guide lines and guide points can help you draw with precision.
• Estimating Height – Techniques you can use to estimate height when modeling.
• Using the Measurements Box – How to use the measurements box with almost any SketchUp tool to model accurately.