Introduction

Volume measurement in SiteView allows you to quickly calculate the size of stockpiles, earthworks, crop yields, quarries, and more—using only 360° captures or imported point cloud data.

Traditionally, drones and specialized software are required for such calculations. CupixWorks simplifies this process by enabling accurate measurements directly within SiteView.

Note: Refer to the Measurements articles for a general guide on using measurement tools.

What Is It?

The Volume Measurement tool calculates the net volume within a defined area in SiteView. Accuracy can be further refined by using a RulerBoard as a reference surface. This feature is available when the capture includes a 3D Dollhouse or imported point cloud.

• Calculation Method: Extrusion in both directions from a reference surface
• Formula: Net Volume = Above the Surface – Below the Surface
  

Why Use It?

Volume measurement provides practical benefits across industries:

• Construction & Architecture – Cut and fill analysis, excavation tracking, stockpile management
• Logistics – Inventory volume estimation, cargo space optimization
• Agriculture – Crop yield estimation and land-use analysis

By using CupixWorks, you can complete these measurements without additional hardware or external applications.

How to Measure Volume

Step 1: Open Measurement Tool

ClickMeasure in the left menu.

Step 2: Enable 3D Dollhouse or Point Cloud View

1. Right-click inside the Capture Viewer and select 3D Map, or switch to Aerial Mode.

Note: Volume can also be measured in 360° Tour mode, but for the most accurate results we recommend enabling 3D Dollhouse View (3D Map mode or Aerial Mode).

2. Use the Clipping Tool to trim the model in X, Y, or Z directions, excluding unwanted data points.

Note: In 3D Map View (First-Person Mode), clipping is limited to the Z-axis.

Step 3-1: Direct Volume Measurement

1. ClickVolume in Measurement Tool.

2. Select points to define the boundary area, then press Enter to calculate the volume.

Note: Press Ctrl + Z to undo the last point, or Esc to cancel all selections.

3. Verify that the volume has been calculated as intended, then click Save to store the measurement.

Note: A base plane is automatically created as the average plane of the selected points.

Step 3-2: Volume Measurement with RulerBoard

Note: Use this method when a base plane needs to be set manually—for example, in uneven or open conditions such as land, fields, or agricultural sites. We recommend setting the base plane and performing the measurement inAerial Mode for greater accuracy.

1. ClickRulerBoard in Measurement Tool and create a reference surface at the location where you want to measure volume.

Note: Refer to the Measuring with RulerBoard article for detailed guidance.

2. Select the created RulerBoard to activate it, then clickVolume.

3. Select points to define the measurement area on the surface, then press Enter to calculate the volume.

4. Verify that the volume has been calculated as intended, then click Save to store the measurement.