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Bug

Accuracy differences between the values obtained through the Python Calculate Field and Calculate Geometry options in ArcGIS Pro.

Last Published: March 31, 2023 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000156944
SubmittedMarch 23, 2023
Last ModifiedJune 10, 2025
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

This is tested in ArcGIS Pro 3.5, the area in US square feet of each circle is 338156866258.817444, which is 7763013.458651 US survey acres, and the three methods of performing the area calculation yield the same results.

Workaround

Modify the expression slightly (!Shape.area@acres!), to get the correct values even in ArcGIS Pro 3.1.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000156944

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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