▣ Add & Subtract

It's not always so simple as taking one shot to get the measurement you need. Sometimes its handy to add multiple shots together, or subtract a negative space from a measurement. As you use the Add/Subtract function, the final result is displayed in the main line, and the last measurement taken is shown above.

▣ Area/Volume

In area mode, the DISTO determines the area of a rectangle or square in two shots.
Volume mode adds a third vertical shot to calculate volume.

▣ Bluetooth Smart (4.0)

Send measurements directly to your apps using Bluetooth Smart.
See our App Directory for a list of apps that all kinds of professionals are using to transform the way they work.
See our blog for more information about device compatibility.
The free Leica DISTO Sketch App lets you take a picture with your iPhone or Android and layer measured lines on top of it.

▣ Intelligent Endpiece

The endpiece is an integral part of the tool, connected to the circuit board.
In the closed position the DISTO knows to measure from its base.
Flip it open 90 degrees to align the base perfectly on an edge or corner.
Flip it out all the way and you can put this baby in a corner to accurately measure diagonals. Otherwise, the width of the base would prevent you from getting all the way into the corner, rendering the measurement inaccurate.

▣ IP54

"IP" stands for Ingress Protection.

The Ingress Protection (IP) rating was developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) to create a standard of toughness for electronic devices: Higher numbers mean more resistance to dust and water.
For more information on IP ratings, see the IP section on the Certification page.

▣ Min / Max Function

In Min/Max mode, you "sweep" the laser point into a corner. The longest measurement is recorded. Very useful for accurate diagonal room or window/door measurements.

▣ Painter Function

When the DISTO is in area or volume mode, you can use the add / subtract function to total up the area of several surfaces, or subtract an area, like a door for example, from a measurement.

▣ Pythagoras Function

Take indirect height and width measurements using the Pythagorean Theorem.
The key is to make sure your second shot -- the "rectangular shot" -- is perpendicular to the point you are measuring, shown as the 90° angle in the images. The best way to ensure accuracy is to use a tripod and an adapter.

▣ Stake Out Function

The stake out function uses the continuous measurement mode to indicate where to place stakes along a stake-out line. Ideal for any situation where you need to place objects at a consistent interval. The display shows the distance to the next stake out point and the DISTO beeps as you approach it.