Yard measurement worksheet
Take one sheet outside. Sketch the yard, record the lawn sections and exclusions, then measure your fence runs separately.
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AcreSketch · Yard measurement worksheet
Units: feet (ft) and square feet (sq ft). Record each area once. Fence length is separate from lawn area.
1. Sketch and label the measured sections
Label non-overlapping areas A–C, exclusions X–Z, fence runs and gates. Sketch is not to scale.
2. Add rectangular project areas
Measure only the area for this project. For a triangle, use base × perpendicular height ÷ 2 and record its calculated area.
| Section | Length / base (ft) | Width / height (ft) | Area (sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | |||
| B | |||
| C |
Gross project area (A + B + C): __________________ sq ft
3. Subtract areas already inside those sections
Examples: patio, shed or planting bed. Do not subtract an area that was never included above.
| Exclusion | Length (ft) | Width (ft) | Area (sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | |||
| Y | |||
| Z |
Total exclusions: __________________ sq ft
4. Record the fence runs you actually need
Include gate openings in the measured runs; list them separately below. Do not assume the whole lot needs fencing.
| Fence run | Gross run length (ft) | Gate opening within run (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Run 1 | ||
| Run 2 | ||
| Run 3 |
Net project area = gross − exclusions
__________________ sq ft
Net fence length = gross runs − gates
__________________ ft
Next: Enter net lawn area in the sod calculator. In the fence calculator, enter gross run length and gate widths separately so gates are subtracted only once. Confirm supplier coverage and waste separately.
acresketch.com/backyard-measurement-worksheet · Planning estimates only. This sheet does not establish legal boundaries, setbacks or construction approval. Extra sections? Print another sheet.
Worked example: lawn area and fence length
Gross area: 80 × 50 = 4,000 sq ft.
Exclusions: patio 20 × 15 = 300 sq ft; shed 10 × 10 = 100 sq ft.
Net lawn area: 4,000 − 300 − 100 = 3,600 sq ft.
Three fence runs: 80 + 50 + 80 = 210 ft gross. With a 10 ft gate included in those runs, net fencing is 200 ft. The fourth side is not fenced in this example.
These are illustrative dimensions, not a recommended layout. Sod waste, pallet rounding and fence post layout are separate steps.
Use the worksheet with the right tool
- Known lengths and widths: use the lot size calculator for multiple rectangular sections.
- Curves or many corners: trace the actual lawn boundary on the map rather than forcing it into a rectangle.
- Grass-only area: open the sod square footage and pallet calculator and enter the net project area.
- Fence runs: use the fence length, posts and panels calculator, entering gross runs and gates separately.
- Driveway or path: take its own measured area to the gravel volume and ordering calculator; lawn area is not driveway area.
Can I use metres?
This printed sheet is labeled in feet. Use the map measurement tool for square metres, hectares and other units. Do not mix feet and metres in one calculation.
Can I share this worksheet?
Homeowners, contractors and educators may print and share unmodified copies with the AcreSketch name and source URL visible. Publishers can link to this page or use our free embeddable acreage converter. For assumptions and limits, see the calculation methodology.