When calculating the area of a feature using the Field Calculator, the output value is in the units of the coordinate system.
Last Published: August 25, 2014ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number
NIM093004
Submitted
July 9, 2013
Last Modified
June 5, 2024
Applies to
ArcGIS for Desktop
Version found
10.1
Status
Non-Reproducible
This issue was not reproducible when tested by the development team. Issues may be given this status when they cannot be reproduced or are no longer relevant in a development version of the software, but a specific fix was not installed to address the issue. The issue's Additional Information section may contain further explanation.
Additional Information
No Public Explanation
Workaround
Use the Geometry Calculator or project the data into a different coordinate system. This would not work though if users need a different unit, for example miles.