Learning Measurement Tools

An overview of how to use the 8 measuring tools

ConGenius offers 8 digital takeoff tools for accurate quantities and counts.

Measurement Tools

Takeoff Tool

Use Case Examples Unit of Measurement
Area Floors, ceilings, landscaping

Square feet

Length Wall length, duct runs, wire runs Linear feet
Count Item counts for items like fixtures, outlets Each
Key In Field measurements, or ballpark numbers Any Unit
Pitched Area Roofing, vaulted ceilings Square feet
Wall Area 2D Line Drywall, Painting, siding Square feet
Wall Volume Foundation walls, footers Cubic yards
Area Volume Concrete, Asphalt Cubic yards

Area: 

Area Takeoff

When to Use: flooring, ceiling


Length: 

Length Tool

When to Use: wall length, electrical, plumbing


Count: 

Count Tool

When to Use: lights, fixtures, outlets


Key In: 

Key In

When to Use: known measurements, job site measurements


Pitched Area: 

Roof Pitch

When to Use: roofing, vaulted ceilings


Wall Area 2D Line: 

2D Wall Area

When to Use: plan view drywall, painting


Wall Volume: 

Wall Volume

When to Use: insulation, foundation


Area Volume: 

Area Volume

When to Use:  concrete, asphalt

 

If you have any issues with Measurement Tools, contact Customer Success through the chat in-app or by emailing help@congenius.com.