---
title: "Offset for measurements"
description: "Calculate volume and area of walls in a much more simple and accurate way rather than measuring this manually utilising the offset feature"
url: https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5481257-offset-for-measurements
collection: "Measurements Operations"
updated: 2026-09-15
language: en
alternates: [fr]
---

# Offset for measurements

Calculate volume and area of walls in a much more simple and accurate way rather than measuring this manually utilising the offset feature

# **Purpose**

Use the **Offset** feature in order to calculate volume and area of walls in a much more simple and accurate way rather than measuring it manually.

Also, the "**Offset**" option allows you to calculate GIA and GEA/GSF for polygons much faster.

# **How to use the option**

The offset feature works interactively.

1.  Choose the relevant polygon or polyline with the help of the [Select tool](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5481204-select-measurements.md) and you will see the offset option appear in the popup menu.
    
2.  Select it and use the slider to drag left or right to create a contour around the original polygon or polyline.
    
3.  Also, you are able to choose whether to add offset on both sides or from the single side. Use the **central** button in the pop-up window to select the appropriate option.
    
4.  In the pop-up window, you can also see the size of the resulting polygon.
    
5.  Once all the steps are complete, press the **"Apply"** button.