How to Measure Your Yard in Google Maps (Before Ordering Landscape Rock in Arizona)
- Arizona Landscape Rock
- Jan 30
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 21
Introduction
Not sure how much landscape rock to order? You’re not alone—guessing leads to overpaying, multiple deliveries, or running short mid-project. Luckily, you don’t need fancy tools to figure it out. With Google Maps, you can measure your yard’s square footage in just a few clicks. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help Arizona homeowners get accurate numbers before scheduling a delivery.
Step 1: Open Google Maps
Head to Google Maps and type in your home address. Zoom in until your entire property is visible.
Step 2: Switch to Satellite View
Click the “Layers” button in the bottom left corner and choose Satellite view. This makes it easy to see the true shape of your yard, gravel areas, and landscaping borders.
Step 3: Start Measuring
Right-click on one corner of your yard.
Select “Measure distance.”
Click around the edges of your yard, dropping points to trace the outline.
Keep clicking until you’ve gone all the way around.
Step 4: Close the Shape
Double-click to finish the outline. Google Maps will instantly calculate:
Perimeter – helpful if you’re planning a border, fencing, or curbing.
Area (square feet) – exactly what you need to order the right amount of landscape rock.
Step 5: Apply the Numbers to Rock Delivery
Here’s a quick reference:
1 ton of rock covers about 100 square feet at 2 inches deep.
Example: A 1,000 sq. ft. yard at 2 inches deep = about 10 tons of rock.
Need a more exact calculation? Our team at Arizona Landscape Rock can double-check the numbers for you and recommend the right material for your HOA, climate, and design style.
Pro Tips for Arizona Homeowners
Zoom in closely for accuracy, especially on curved or angled yards.
Measure in sections if your yard has multiple areas.
Save your measurements as a screenshot to share with your contractor or delivery team.
Conclusion
With Google Maps, you can measure your yard in minutes and order the perfect amount of rock—no guesswork, no wasted money. Once you have your square footage, let Arizona Landscape Rock handle the delivery. We’ll bring the decorative gravel, decomposed granite, rip-rap, or boulders straight to your driveway anywhere in the Phoenix Valley and beyond.
👉 Ready to order? Get your free quote today and we’ll help calculate exactly how much rock your project needs.
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