Measure dimensions with iPod touch

Use the Measure app and your iPod touch camera to measure nearby objects. iPod touch automatically detects the dimensions of rectangular objects, or you can manually set the start and end points of a measurement.

A cement block in a garden is measured, with its width, length, and area measurements showing. The Take Picture button is in the lower-right corner.

For best results, use Measure on well-defined objects located 0.5 to 3 meters (2 to 10 feet) from iPod touch.

Note: Measurements are approximate.

Start a measurement

Open Measure , then use the iPod touch camera to slowly scan nearby objects.
Position iPod touch so that the object you want to measure appears on the screen.

Take an automatic rectangle measurement

When iPod touch detects the edges of the rectangular object, a yellow box frames the object; tap the yellow box to see the dimensions.
To take a photo of your measurement, tap .

Take a manual measurement

Align the dot at the center of the screen with the point where you want to start measuring, then tap .
Slowly pan iPod touch to the end point, then tap to see the measured length.
To take a photo of your measurement, tap .
Take another measurement, or tap Clear to start over.

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iPod touch User Guide

Measure dimensions with iPod touch

Start a measurement

Take an automatic rectangle measurement

Take a manual measurement