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Overview of Measurement Systems
Metric System
The metric system is widely used across the globe, including countries in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the UK. It includes the following units of measurement:
Centimetres (cm)
Length: cm
Area: cm²
Volume: cm³
Metres (m)
Length: m
Area: m²
Volume: m³
Kilometres (km)
Length: km
Area: km²
Volume: km³
Hectares (ha)
Area: ha
Imperial System
The imperial system is primarily used in the United States and is also used unofficially in the UK. It includes the following units of measurement:
Feet (ft)
Length: ft
Area: ft²
Volume: ft³
Miles (mi)
Length: mi
Area: mi²
How to Change Between Metric and Imperial Systems
Click on the Settings cog located in the top-right corner of the interface.
In the settings menu, you will see a dropdown menu for measurement systems.
Select either Metric or Imperial to switch between the two systems.
How to Change Between Measurement Units
Once you’ve selected your desired measurement system:
Navigate to the Annotation
Click on the annotation for which you want to adjust measurements.
Open the Layers Toolbox
From the Layers Toolbox, locate the dropdown box next to the measurement output.
Select Your Desired Units
Choose the appropriate units for length, area, or volume from the dropdown menu.
For volumetric layers, follow the same process. Units will be displayed in cubic denominations (e.g., cm³, m³, ft³).
By following these steps, you can seamlessly transition between metric and imperial systems, as well as select the specific measurement units you need for your annotations and layers.