Buffer size (side type full)

[Lorenz]

Dear Community, 

I would like to buffer around a line feature - so far, so good. 

Unfortunately, it is (also from the documentation) not entirely clear to me, how the buffer (when choosing side type 'full') is created around the line. 

Take, for instance, my line with the buffer: 

When I am choosing, let's say, buffer size 5m, will the buffer be 5m on each side or 5m all in all (2.5m on each side)?

Thanks for your help!

[BarryNorthey]

Try the Measure (Distance) tool under the Map tab, Inquiry group to see.

[Robert_LeClair · Accepted solution]

It's 5 KM on each side of the line so technically 10 KM wide if you take into account the left and right side of the line.