Let’s start by getting a quick idea of what this plugin does. The WooCommerce Measurement Price Calculator plugin lets you sell products not just by “1, 2, 3” but by measurement units. You let customers enter dimensions or choose how much area, volume, or weight they need and it figures out the price. That means things like tile, fabric, mulch, or anything where size matters can be sold more fairly.

In this post I will walk you through which measurement types this plugin supports. We’ll also see when to use each type, how they differ, and what makes them useful for different products. By the time you finish reading you’ll know exactly which measurement type fits your store’s items and how to use them with the plugin.

Supported Measurement Types in the WooCommerce Price Calculator

The WooCommerce measurement price calculator handles a solid range of measurement types. These are the main ones:

• Dimensions
• Area
• Perimeter
• Surface Area
• Volume
• Weight
• Room Walls (special case for wallpaper and wall coverings)

Let’s break them down.

Dimensions

This one means length, width, height or any single dimension. Use it when one measurement is enough to determine cost. Suppose you sell rods or pipes by the foot. Customer enters length and the plugin multiplies that by your per foot price.

Area

Used when you deal with things that cover surfaces: floor tiles, fabric by square meters, wallpaper. The plugin lets you either ask customers to enter area directly or enter dimensions (length and width) and it computes area. Use area when two dimensions control cost.

Perimeter

Perimeter is the border length around an object. You might use this for fencing, trims, framing. It usually computes (2 × length) + (2 × width). If your product price depends on how much edge or border material is needed, perimeter works.

Surface Area

This is more for 3D objects where surfaces matter. For example a box where you want to charge for the outer surface you may use surface area: sum of all faces. Good for things like packaging, or coverings that wrap around objects.

Volume

Volume measurement type comes in when you sell in 3D space: soil, liquids, mulch. You may ask for length, width, height or area plus depth. The plugin multiplies those to get volume and then you price per cubic meter (or cubic foot etc).

Weight

Weight is used when cost depends on how heavy something is. If you sell metal by kilos or freight goods by weight you’ll use this. The plugin supports many weight units and it can compute shipping and price based on weight per unit.

Room Walls

This is a specialized type for wallpaper or wall paint. It’s like area calculation but made for walls. You input wall dimensions and it figures out area in wall terms. Useful when your product is meant specifically for walls.

When to Use Each Measurement Type

Knowing the types is one thing. Using the right type for your products is another.

If a product’s price changes with area, go with area not just dimensions. If it’s about filling space, pick volume. If cost is tied to heaviness, use weight. Sometimes you might combine types—volume plus weight for shipping calculation. The plugin lets you mix units if needed.

For wallpaper or paint that wraps walls use room walls instead of generic area so the user inputs wall height and length not just floor area. For frames or trims go with perimeter. Always pick the measurement type that matches how you physically store or ship or conceptualize the product.

Also note the plugin offers two modes: quantity-based mode (you have fixed packages) and user-defined mode (customers enter their own measurement). Each measurement type works in both modes, depending on how you set “Calculated Price” field.

Detailed Examples of Each Measurement Type in Use

To make it real, here are examples for different measurement types using the WooCommerce price calculator plugin:

• Dimensions Example: You sell rods. Price is $2 per foot. Customer enters 3 feet, pays $6.
• Area Example: Flooring. You sell tiles. Price per square meter. Customer enters length & width or area.
• Perimeter Example: You sell trim for framing. Price per meter of circumference.
• Surface Area Example: Cases or boxes. Cover area needed to wrap an object.
• Volume Example: Soil or mulch. Price per cubic yard. Customer gives area + depth or 3 sides.
• Weight Example: Metal plates. Price per kilogram. Customer inputs weight or dimension converted to weight.
• Room Walls Example: Wallpaper. You ask for wall height and width. Plugin calculates wall area automatically and gives price.

Each example shows how the plugin turns inputs into totals using formulas behind the scenes.

Tips When Setting Up Measurement Types

Here are some little things you should watch when you’re configuring your products with measurement types:

• Always set default units (length, volume, weight) in WooCommerce settings so your calculations match what you expect.
• Labels matter. If you show “$/m²” or “$/sq ft” customers understand price better.
• Set minimum and maximum measurement values so no one enters crazy numbers that break your logic.
• Use increment values so values snap to steps (for example 0.1, 0.5) instead of weird decimals.
• If combining measurement types with shipping or weight make sure logic doesn’t conflict.
• Test each product configuration like a customer would.

Conclusion

Now you know the full list of measurement types that the WooCommerce measurement price calculator supports: dimensions, area, perimeter, surface area, volume, weight, and room walls. You also got ideas about when to use each type and examples of real products where they apply. If you use the plugin the right way you make pricing fairer, clearer, and less work for yourself.

Pick the measurement types that match your inventory and product logic. Set your units, labels, rules, increments and test them well. That’s how your store turns a math headache into something customers actually understand. Happy selling.