Need to determine the surface area of a complex face or a group of surfaces? In our latest 2-Minute Tech Tip on Measuring Surface Area, you’ll learn how to use the Measure tool in SOLIDWORKS to quickly calculate the area of planar, spherical, and even spline-based NURBS surfaces. We also demonstrate how to change measurement units and copy results for use in documentation, estimates, or whatever downstream design tasks you might encounter.
The measure tool can be used to calculate surface area even for spline-based NURBS surfaces
Whether you’re verifying designs, optimizing for surface area, or just documenting part geometry, the Measure tool makes surface area calculations fast and simple. For more practical modeling tips, explore our SOLIDWORKS Essentials for Part Design and SOLIDWORKS Advanced Part Design courses or check out the 2-Minute Tech Tips series for more tips and tricks like this one.
