Can I calculate concrete volume from a plan?

Yes. Measure the slab or path area on the plan, combine it with the thickness from the drawing, and you have the cubic metres of concrete needed, which stops the over- and under-ordering that eats into margins.

Can I measure strip footings?

You can measure footing runs and widths directly from structural plans to estimate strip footing volumes, keeping each element separate in layers if you want.

Is it accurate enough to order concrete off?

Once the scale is set to the plan, areas and lengths are precise, so you can order concrete and formwork with confidence instead of estimating by eye.

How do I measure formwork in linear metres?

Use the Perimeter or Measure tool to trace the edge of the slab, footings, and any steps, and MetreMate totals the linear metres of formwork. That gives you the timber or edge form quantity straight off the plan.

How do I convert slab area and thickness into cubic metres?

Measure the slab area in square metres, read the thickness off the section, and multiply the two to get the volume in cubic metres. That is the number you order concrete off, with the right allowance added on top.

Can I take off a driveway or path with curves?

Yes. Trace curved and stepped edges with snapping to follow the shape, and MetreMate returns the area for the pour and the perimeter for the formwork, so curved driveways and paths are quoted on real numbers.

MetreMate for Concreters & Groundworkers

Measure slab areas and footings from plans

Calculate concrete volumes accurately by measuring slab areas, footing lengths, and path dimensions from structural plans.

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No credit card needed. Free plan to start, works on Windows and Mac.

Under 90s to your first measurement

Why concreters & groundworkers choose MetreMate

Concreters use MetreMate to measure slabs, footings, and paths from structural plans and work out the concrete and materials to price the job. Measure the slab with the Area tool, read the thickness off the plan, and calculate cubic metres so you order the right amount every time, then run the Perimeter tool around the slab edge for the boxing. It runs in your browser, so there is no printing and nothing to install.

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Quote in minutes, not hours

Set the scale once and measure straight off the PDF. Your first measurement takes under 90 seconds, and it's free to start.

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The slow way, or the smart way

What changes when concreters & groundworkers measure in MetreMate instead of off a printout.

Without MetreMate

Over-ordering or under-ordering concrete
Manually calculating areas from printed plans
Quoting without accurate measurements

With MetreMate

Area tool for slab areas and concrete
Perimeter tool for slab boxing
Measure tool for footing runs
Manual Scaling from any known dimension
Pencil tool for freehand mark-ups, and to add your initials or signature by hand

“Mate, MetreMate is no joke. It actually helps me get more work done which means I get to make more money. This is such a nifty little tool. Recommend it to all tradies that work with plans and run their own businesses!”

Gary P., Concreter · Essendon, VIC, Australia

Everything you can measure off the plan

Set the scale once, then pull the quantities concreters & groundworkers actually quote on.

Lengths in metres

Any wall, run or edge measured straight off the plan.

Areas in square metres

Trace rooms, slabs and roofs for instant areas in m².

Perimeters

Boundary and edge runs totalled for you, no maths.

Counts

Tap to count fixtures, fittings, and symbols with live totals.

Step by step

How concreters & groundworkers use MetreMate

1
Slab area and concrete
Measure slab areas with the Area tool to work out cubic metres of concrete and the materials to price.
2
Slab boxing
Run the Perimeter tool around the slab edge for the linear metres of boxing.
3
Footings, driveways, and paths
Measure footing runs and driveway and path areas for concrete and formwork.

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