How to Use Distance Measurement on iPhone

To use distance measurement on iPhone successfully, begin with the right preparation and follow each step carefully. The guide also covers common issues you may encounter.

Measuring the distance on the iPhone (Measure) is one of the pretty good features added by Apple on iOS 12. It uses augmented reality (AR) to allow you to measure the distance and length of objects via iPhone camera without measuring tape. In fact, AR applications like this already exist in the App Store from previous versions, but now they come with iOS 12.

If you have upgraded to iOS 12, you will see the Measure feature right outside the main screen. And do not let you wait any longer, we will guide you to use the distance measurement feature on iPhone to turn the device into a versatile, handy gauge.

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Instructions for using the Measure feature to measure distances on iPhone

Step 1:

First of all, you Open the Measure application, Which is pre-installed on your iPhone, iPad device after you update iOS 12.

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Step 2:

At the main interface of the app, you will see a Circle with a mind . Now, to measure the distance on the iPhone, you just need to circle at the starting point then move it slowly to the destination. You can capture the measurement results by pressing The round button icon At the bottom right of the screen.

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Note: One point that you need to grasp is that the app only supports straight line measurement, but for curves or circles it is not possible.

Step 3:

After selecting the round button icon, the app will display the result details that you used the Measure feature, measure the distance on iOS 12 as shown below.

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In addition to measuring the distance of an object, the Measure feature also lets you calculate the area of an object from measured dimensions. Pretty useful right?

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In general, Measure gives quite accurate measurement results, of course there is also a false case but not too much just about 1cm. Compared with other AR applications, the Measure feature on iOS 12 has an advantage that is not required to connect to the Internet you can still use to measure the size of objects on the iPhone.

Hope you are succesful.

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FAQ

What should I prepare before I use distance measurement on iPhone?

Review the requirements in the guide, confirm that your device or software is compatible, and save important work before changing settings related to use distance measurement on iPhone.

Why might use distance measurement on iPhone not work as expected?

The most common causes are incompatible versions, missing permissions, incorrect settings, or an interrupted internet connection. Recheck each step and restart the app or device when appropriate.

Can beginners follow these use distance measurement on iPhone steps?

Yes. Follow the steps in order, avoid skipping confirmation screens, and compare your interface with the screenshots because labels may differ slightly between versions.