Screen Ruler – Measure The Web

What is Screen Ruler – Measure The Web?

Screen Ruler – Measure The Web is a Chrome extension that overlays a measurement tool on any web page so you can measure the dimensions of elements and the distances between them with pixel‑perfect accuracy. It helps designers, developers and QA testers verify layouts and spacing.

How to use Screen Ruler – Measure The Web?

1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Open the web page you want to measure.
3. Click the Screen Ruler icon in your browser toolbar to activate the ruler.
4. Use the crosshair cursor to click and drag across elements to measure widths, heights, or distances.
5. Read the pixel measurements displayed on screen and adjust settings such as unit or orientation if needed.

Core Features

• Measure elements and distances on any web page with pixel‑perfect precision.
• Crosshair cursor lets you click and drag to get width, height, and distance measurements.
• Easy activation via toolbar icon for quick access while browsing.
• Customizable measurement units (pixels, percentages) and orientation.
• Lightweight extension trusted by tens of thousands of users with high ratings.

Use Cases

• Front‑end developers verifying CSS layouts and spacing during development.
• UI/UX designers measuring element sizes and distances for design consistency.
• Quality assurance testers checking responsive designs and alignment.
• Students or educators learning web design and needing on‑screen measurements.
• Anyone needing an on‑screen ruler for quick measurements while browsing.