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Auto Scale

Start measuring sooner with plan scale suggestions

Auto Scale reads likely scale cues from the plan so you can move from upload to measuring without wasting time on setup.

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  • Spot likely scale values from the plan fast
  • Cut setup time before takeoff starts
  • Move into lengths, areas, and counts sooner

From problem to outcome

From upload to bid-ready measurements

Auto Scale helps you get through the slowest part of digital takeoff faster. Instead of hunting around for scale notes or setting everything by hand, you can confirm the likely scale and keep moving.

Step 1

Upload the plan

Open the PDF and let MetreMate read the drawing before you start clicking around.

Step 2

Confirm the suggestion

Review the likely scale value and apply it straight away when it matches the sheet.

Step 3

Measure without delay

Start your takeoff sooner with less setup drag and fewer avoidable mistakes.

Key capabilities

What you can do with Auto Scale

Detect likely plan scale

Pick up likely scale values from the drawing so you spend less time hunting around before measuring.

Best for General contractors opening fresh plan sets

Start measuring sooner

Get from upload to actual quantities without the usual setup bottleneck.

Best for Subs bidding on the fly

Catch setup mistakes early

Use the suggestion as a quicker starting point before small scale errors turn into bigger bid problems.

Best for Remodelers double-checking plans

Work across more sheets

Keep momentum when you are jumping between multiple drawings in the same project.

Best for Bid-day takeoffs with many pages

Fall back to Manual Scaling

Swap to manual scaling when you need a hands-on check without breaking your workflow.

Best for Odd, older or reduced PDFs

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The old way

Guessing scale slows the whole takeoff down

When scale setup is clunky, everything after it gets shakier. You burn time checking title blocks, second-guessing dimensions, and reworking measurements that should have been right the first time.

  • Manual setup drags out every new sheet
  • Wrong scale assumptions can throw out a bid before you notice
  • Rechecking measurements later wastes time you should be pricing

Why it’s better with MetreMate

A faster start without losing confidence

Auto Scale helps you get into the real work earlier while still giving you a sensible way to verify what the plan is telling you.

  • Start measuring faster on every new drawing
  • Reduce avoidable setup mistakes before you bid
  • Keep takeoffs moving across multi-sheet jobs
  • Use Manual Scaling as a back-up when needed
  • Work with more confidence on busy bid deadlines

Testimonial / proof

“Been using MetreMate for a few months now, and I'm wondering how I ever managed without it. The accuracy is spot-on, and helps me and my tradies. I'm able to quote quicker and more accurately. Absolute lifesaver for every builder.”

Mina E. · Builder · Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Built for who

Built for the people doing the work

See how Auto Scale fits the way your trade already works.

General contractors

Built for

General contractors

The problem

Need to get into measurements fast without fussing over setup on every new sheet.

What you get

Faster bids and less back-and-forth on setup.

How you'd use it: Use Auto Scale to confirm the scale on floor plans, details and elevations before measuring.

“Been using MetreMate for a few months now, and I'm wondering how I ever managed without it. The accuracy is spot-on, and helps me and my tradies. I'm able to quote quicker and more accurately. Absolute lifesaver for every builder.”
Mina E., Builder, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Workflows for general contractors

Across the trades

How trades use Auto Scale

Auto Scale earns its keep right across the trades. Here is how different crews put it to work on real jobs.

Painting Contractors

Get each sheet of a house set scaled fast, so you are measuring walls in minutes, not setting up.

Workflows for painting contractors

Drywall Contractors

Get floor and ceiling plans scaled fast so sheet quantities start straight away.

Workflows for drywall contractors

Flooring Contractors

Scale each level's floor plan quickly and get straight into room areas.

Workflows for flooring contractors

Landscape Contractors

Drop in a site plan, let MetreMate spot the scale, and get on with measuring beds and sod.

Workflows for landscape contractors

Roofing Contractors

Have the roof plan scaled in seconds, check one dimension, then trace each plane.

Workflows for roofing contractors

Electrical Contractors

Open a services layout and have the scale picked up in seconds, then get straight into counting points and lights.

Workflows for electrical contractors
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Related features

Keep learning

Guides that pair with Auto Scale

Put it into practice with step-by-step how-tos from the MetreMate team.

Guide

How to set scale correctly on PDF plans

Getting the scale right is the most important step in digital plan measurement. Here is how to do it every time.

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Guide

How to Measure Floorplans the Smart Way in 2024

Ditch the printouts and scaled rulers. Upload your floorplan, auto-scale it, and measure in a few clicks.

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Tips

5 common plan measurement mistakes that blow out quotes

These five mistakes cost trades thousands on every job. Learn how to avoid them with digital measurements.

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Feature FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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Step-by-step guide: using Set the scale

Start measuring now

No credit card to start. Built for contractors and estimators.

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