How to Calculate Irregular Farm Land Area？Easy,Affordable

When calculating the area of large tracts of land, we often think of using length multiplied by height for a simple estimate.

However, in reality, many farm lands are not regular geometric shapes and are not even flat surfaces. Instead, they may have undulating waves or be close to slopes, making it impossible to calculate the exact area using simple methods. However,hiring a professional surveying team or buy a drone can be very expensive.

Is there no method that is both accurate and simple to use, yet affordable?

Don’t worry! We have a simple land measurement solution for you: using a GPS land meter.

Before introducing the calculation method, let me briefly explain the principle of a land meter to help you better understand how to use it to measure the farmland  area independently:

A GPS land meter is an electronic device that uses the GPS system to measure ground area by connecting to satellite signals. It also has a built-in barometer that accurately measures altitude, so the terrain, whether mountainous or sloped, does not affect the measurement data. By using the corresponding measurement mode, you can quickly and easily measure the area of the land—you only need to walk around the perimeter.

How to Use a GPS Land Meter?

Turn on the device, wait for the satellite search to complete, press the start button, and then walk around your land. Press the stop button when you are finished, and the measurement is complete. Isn’t it very fast?

You might be concerned that such a simple method might not yield accurate results. However, there is no need to worry; the GPS land meter transmits data via satellite, and for areas larger than 0.5 acres, the measurement error will not exceed 1%!

If your land area is too large and walking seems like a daunting task, you can also mount the land meter on a vehicle. Whether it’s agricultural machinery (such as a seeder or combine harvester) or a motorcycle or car, you can measure the land area by driving around the land or moving back and forth within the area to be measured.

Regardless of the method used, the recorded data can be uploaded to your phone or computer for easy access and storage.

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We recommend the Wanggan GPS Land Meter. We are a manufacturer from China, and our products are guaranteed for quality with quick after-sales service. If you have any land measurement questions or product inquiries, please feel free to contact us!