Instructions apply to Google Maps for Android, iOS, and web browsers.
How Do I Find the Elevation of an Address?
It’s also helpful to know the gradient of your route.
Fortunately, you’ve got the option to find out all of this information on Google Maps.
This information is mainly available for mountainous terrain.
Enter a location in the search bar.
For example, you’ve got the option to search for a specific address or a general area.
Hover your mouse over theLayersicon in the lower-left corner of the map.
In theTerrainpop-up at the bottom of the map, grab the toggle switch to turn on the elevation view.
The switch should be blue.
Zoom in using thePlus(+) in the lower-right corner to see contour lines and elevation.
The elevation in feet (ft) should appear faintly along the contours.
If you zoom in too far, the contour lines will disappear.
Zoom out until they reappear.
How Do I See Elevation on Google Maps on iPhone?
Enter an address or general location in the search bar.
TapLayersin the upper-right corner of the map.
ChooseTerrainin the pop-up menu, then tap theXto shut the menu.
Zoom in to see the elevation in feet (ft) appear faintly along the contour lines.
The numbers are very small, and if you zoom in too much, they disappear.
Use amagnifying glass appif you’re able to’t read the elevation.
For more accurate measurements, you’ll need todownload Google Earth Pro.
This program shows a lot more details than Google Maps, but it comes with a steep learning curve.
Can You Measure Building Height on Google Maps?
The Google Earth Help page has detailed instructions for measuring buildings' height, width, and area.
There are also tools for measuring things like gradients and circumferences.
How Do You Get a Gradient on Google Maps?
First, ensure3d Buildingsis selected as a layer and navigate to the location.
Then, go toView>Sunand use the slider to change the time of day.
Go toMy Maps,create a custom route, change the title and add a description.
Then, go toBase Map>Terrain.
