# Measurement Tools

Measure elevation, distance, slope, area, volume, cross sections, and stockpiles on your site.

## Articles
- [How to check elevation and compare to design grade: Click any point to see scan elevation, design elevation, and the cut/fill difference.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350394-how-to-check-elevation-and-compare-to-design-grade)
- [How to measure distance and slope between points: Measure straight-line distance, overground distance, and average slope between two or more points.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350444-how-to-measure-distance-and-slope-between-points)
- [How to measure area, perimeter, and estimated volume: Draw a polygon to calculate area, perimeter, and optionally estimate cubic yardage at a given depth.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350480-how-to-measure-area-perimeter-and-estimated-volume)
- [How to create a cross section to view elevation profiles: Draw a line across your site to see scan, design grade, and comparison surface elevation profiles.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350533-how-to-create-a-cross-section-to-view-elevation-profiles)
- [How to measure stockpile volumes: Measure stockpile and pit volumes using automatic boundary detection or manual drawing.](https://manual.traceair.net/en/articles/14350612-how-to-measure-stockpile-volumes)