Guide

Free Online Ruler — Measure in CM and Inches on Screen

July 3, 2026  ·  3 min read  ·  Fourmeld Blog

Quickly measure objects on your screen with a calibrated online ruler — works in any browser on desktop or phone.

1

Open the online ruler

Go to fourmeld.com/tools/ruler.

2

Calibrate to your screen

Enter your screen size or use a known object to calibrate the ruler.

3

Measure your object

Place the object against the screen and read the measurement in CM or inches.

4

Switch between units

Click CM or INCH to switch measurement units instantly.

Tips

FAQs

How accurate is an online ruler?

Very accurate once calibrated to your screen size. Without calibration, accuracy depends on your screen resolution.

Can I use this on a phone?

Yes — the online ruler works on phone screens too.

How do I calibrate the ruler?

Enter your screen size (diagonal in inches) in the calibration field, or align a credit card (85.6mm) with the ruler.

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