Measurements
Measuring Volume
Volume measurements build on area geometry: you trace the plan area, then enter the depth. Use them for quantities such as excavation, concrete, fill, or insulation after checking the scale and depth basis.
Updated 2026-07-03 · 5 min read
12.40 m
Volume measurements should be named clearly so reviewers understand the depth assumption.
Create a volume measurement
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Calibrate the page
Set scale before creating the volume markup.
- 2
Choose Measure Volume
Select Measure Volume from the toolbar or press Shift+V.
- 3
Trace the area
Click around the boundary that represents the plan area.
- 4
Enter the height
Select the markup and set the Height field in the Properties panel. The volume is calculated as the measured area multiplied by this height.
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