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How do I start measuring in this mod?
Right-click on the first block you want to measure from, then right-click on a second block. The dimensions between those two points will appear on your screen.
Can I take multiple Measurements at once?
Yes, you can make as many measurements as you want and they'll all display on screen at the same time. Each new measurement will be added to the list without removing previous ones.
How do I clear Measurements from my screen?
Hold Shift and right-click on the ground to remove all displayed measurements at once.
What does the tape measure actually measure?
The tape measure calculates the distance between two blocks you select, showing you the length, width, and height dimensions of the space between them.
Do I need to craft the tape measure or does it come with the mod?
You need to craft the tape measure using the crafting recipe shown in the mod's crafting recipes section—it doesn't spawn in your inventory automatically.
Can I measure diagonally or only straight lines?
You can measure between any two blocks regardless of their position, so diagonal measurements work just fine.
Why isnt my measurement displaying on screen?
Make sure you right-clicked two different blocks in sequence and that the measurement menu didn't get accidentally closed. Try taking a new measurement to see if it appears.
Can I use this mod for building planning?
Yes, the mod is useful for measuring building dimensions before construction—right-click two corners of where you want to build to see the exact space you have to work with.
Does this mod work in multiplayer?
Measurements are displayed on your client side, so other players won't see your measurements, but the mod functions normally in multiplayer servers.
What if I want to clear just one measurement instead of all of them?
Currently, Shift + right-click clears all measurements at once—there isn't a way to remove individual measurements without clearing the entire list.
What does the Measurements Mod do?
It adds a tape measure you can use to measure the distance between two positions. The measured distances are displayed on the screen for easy reference.
What items does the Measurements Mod add?
It adds a single item, the tape measure .
How do I use the tape measure?
Right-click on a block once, then move to the second position and right-click the block there. The distance between the two positions is then displayed on screen.
How do I remove the Measurements?
Shift-right-click the ground to get rid of the displayed measurements.
Which Minecraft versions does Measurements support?
It supports Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.2, and 26.3.
Which mod loaders does Measurements work on?
It is available for Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge.
Can I change how the Measurements look?
Yes, the config file has client options for lineColor, lineWidth, lineWidthMax, textColor, and textSize.
Can I make multiple Measurements at once?
Yes, you can make multiple measurements and they will stay displayed until you clear them.