Knowledge Base
Find answers to frequently asked questions about our services, products, and processes.
How accurate are the room measurements in interactive 3D floor plans?
Measurement accuracy depends on the capture technology. Professional Lidar scanners like the Matterport Pro3 achieve accuracy within 1% (roughly ±1 inch per 10 feet). Smartphone-based solutions using Lidar (iPhone Pro models) are slightly less precise but still reliable for general spatial understanding. Consumer 360 cameras without Lidar provide approximations useful for layout comprehension but shouldn't be relied upon for renovation planning or furniture purchases requiring exact dimensions.
How do the dimensional measurement accuracy tools compare between Matterport and Metareal Stage?
Matterport offers built-in measurement tools that are accurate to within 1% when captured with Pro-series hardware. Metareal Stage provides comprehensive measurement tools for visitors but relies on the quality of the manual 3D reconstruction — meaning accuracy depends heavily on how carefully the environment was modeled. For contractors and architects needing reliable dimensions, Matterport's automated, Lidar-backed measurements are more consistently trustworthy.