> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.besmart.software/be.smart-site-management/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.besmart.software/be.smart-site-management/getting-started/project-set-up-in-site-management/site-management-project-configuration/measurement.md).

# Measurement

Measurement section has two options; units and measurement method.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/G9dWjal0vlp17nY24uBX" alt=""><figcaption><p>Measurement section in configuration</p></figcaption></figure>

There are four systems of units, that user can choose from

* International (SI)&#x20;
  * aka. metric system, which is being used as a default
* United States customary
* United States survey
* British Imperial

For measurement method there are two options

* Euclidean
  * Used as a default, very accurate on smaller scales, but becomes less accurate when further away
* Spherical
  * Mean radius of the Earth is used for the calculation, making it more accurate when measuring long distances, but less accurate on the local levels
