How to Measure Driveways
Driveways are made of concrete, asphalt or gravel rock. The choice of material for the driveway is usually influenced by the cost. You must first take measurements to determine the cost of those materials. The length and the width must be taken to discover the square footage. Learn how to measure your driveway accurately to ensure all estimates are correct.
- Use a tape measure to measure the length of the driveway. Take the measurements in feet. Start at the end of the driveway, have someone help you hold the end of the tape measure in place. Continue to the opposite end of the driveway and record the length on a piece of paper.
- Stand at the edge of the driveway. Pull the tape measure across the driveway. This is the width of the area. Record the width on the paper as well.
- Multiply the width and the length of the driveway. This will give you the overall square footage. For example, if the width is 100 feet and the length is 75 feet, you will get 7500 square feet when multiplied together.
- Add 10 percent more to the square footage just to make sure you have enough material for the entire driveway.