How to Measure the Perimeter of Acreage

Property boundaries, especially in wooded, rural areas, can be a tricky thing. Neighbors often have disputes over unclear boundaries that are thought to be one place when they're actually in another. Measuring the perimeter of a plot of acreage is not only the way to learn how much linear feet of fence you'll need, it's also a great way to learn the ins and outs of your property -- especially the far-flung border areas you might not see as often.

Rolling distance-measuring wheel

Instructions

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  Determine the property boundary. This information is available at your local records office if you don't have it on hand.
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  Walk along one side of your property's perimeter with a distance-measuring wheel. These wheels are rolled in front of someone walking and measure the distance they've traveled -- usually in feet -- and usually have analog displays that show the amount of feet the device has been rolled.
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  Write down the amount of feet recorded on the distance-measuring wheel.
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  Walk along the remaining boundaries of your property and write down the length in feet after completing each side.
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  Add together the length of all the sides once you're finished. This number is the total perimeter length of your property.

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