What can I measure with MetreMate?

Lengths, areas, perimeters, and counts, all from a PDF plan. Whatever your trade, you set the scale once and measure exactly what you need to quote and order accurately.

Do I need to be technical to use it?

No. Upload a plan, click two points of a known dimension to set the scale, and start measuring. Most people are measuring within a couple of minutes.

How much does it cost?

There is a free plan to get started, with paid plans when you need more. You can try MetreMate and measure a real plan before you pay anything.

How accurate is measuring off a PDF instead of a scale ruler?

More reliable, in most cases. Once you set the scale off a known dimension, every measurement matches the drawing, and snapping locks onto exact corners, so you skip the reading errors that come with a paper plan and a scale ruler.

Can I measure angles and curved lengths on a plan?

Yes. Alongside length, area, perimeter, and count, MetreMate has angle and arc tools, so you can measure a splay, a raked line, or a curved edge accurately rather than approximating it.

Can I share my measurements or a marked-up plan?

You can print or share the plan with your measurements on it, so you can send clear numbers to a client, a supplier, or your team without everyone re-measuring the same sheet.

MetreMate for Tradespeople

The fastest way to measure PDF plans

Whatever your trade, MetreMate helps you measure construction plans digitally. No printing, no scale rulers, just fast, accurate measurements.

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

Under 90s to your first measurement

Why tradespeople choose MetreMate

Tradie is what Australia and New Zealand call a tradesperson. Whatever your trade, and wherever you work, MetreMate helps you measure construction plans digitally. Upload a PDF, set the scale in two clicks, and use the Measure tool for linear metres of supply, the Perimeter tool for runs, the Area tool for materials, and the Count tool so you never miss an item. Mark up by hand with the Pencil tool. No printing, no scale ruler, no software to install. It runs in any browser on your Windows or Mac computer, and you can start measuring on the free plan.

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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 tradespeople measure in MetreMate instead of off a printout.

Without MetreMate

Printing plans at home or the office
Using old-school scale rulers
Guessing quantities and hoping for the best

With MetreMate

Measure tool: linear metres for supply
Perimeter tool: runs around rooms, walls, and boundaries
Area tool: accurate areas for materials
Count tool: so you never miss an item
Pencil tool: freehand mark-ups, plus 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 tradespeople 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 tradespeople use MetreMate

1
Quick measurement
Upload a plan, set the scale, and measure any distance or area in seconds.
2
Job quoting
Get accurate measurements to back up your quotes with real numbers.
3
Material ordering
Measure exactly what you need so you order the right quantities.

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