Learn how to turn your smartphone into a tape measure. Check out apps that can help you with your renovation or construction project.
Your tablet or cell phone can be used as a tool for a very simple task that can be difficult without the right resources. This is the situation of measuring the length, height or width of a box or other object. This can be done without a real ruler or tape measure, using applications that simulate this device based on the sensors present in the device itself.
Of course, not all of them can measure very large objects, but the services listed below for Android and iPhone can save you valuable time and speed up your work or project. So, see below how to take measurements with your cell phone.
Size Gauge – RA Ruler
This app uses augmented reality (AR) to measure real objects with the device's camera and uses a scale-based measuring tape. This way, it is not limited to small objects or just the size of the device, for example. It offers a free version for three days, after which a Premium subscription fee is charged.
Bubble level – protractor
In addition to a ruler, this app also offers a protractor (for measuring angles) and a normal protractor, used to give an idea of the angle of something in relation to the ground, to know if it is straight and level, flat or tilted on one side, for example.
Digital ruler
This application is very simple to measure the length of an object. It has a light or dark theme, with the option of Brazilian Portuguese language. It allows you to measure in centimeters or inches and has the advantage of not displaying ads during operation.
Measure
This free, original Apple app turns your tablet or phone into a tape measure, which can even be used to determine a person's height. The service works only on the iPhone 12 Pro and helps provide more accurate measurements with horizontal and vertical guides, as well as the ability to save sessions and view values at any time.
Other construction apps
Construct App
This is a platform of project management that helps builders save time and money. Whether on a computer or smartphone, resolve pending issues in real time, coordinate and monitor activities, make important decisions and manage local teams. Thanks to this app, companies in the construction, engineering and even architecture sectors carry out activities such as photo reporting, RDO, inspection of buildings and assets, creation and sending of reports and the entire course manages all the services and activities necessary for recognition. Work with quality and on time.
Safesite App
Safety is always a concern for engineers. The Safesite app helps identify and fix issues before they become site safety incidents. One of its features is to take photos of potential errors and notify the defect remediation team. The app also allows you to track the troubleshooting process in real time.
Simple reform
Quickly calculate the amount of materials needed for a project: that's the purpose of the application Simple Reform. For example, simply enter the measurements of the space and the tool will indicate the amount of cement and rebar. The application has a free version and a Pro version, which the user can have directly on the website for R$ 19.99.
