How can I measure Sketch layer sizes and distances in pixels (px)?

Open a Sketch design and select a layer/object. It's Position and Size will show up in pixels in the top part of the right sidebar.

Press ALT and hover over layers/shapes. Suddenly you should see distances between the selected layer and other objects.

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Open your design and make sure that you have px set as Measure tool units (default for Web projects). You can change the units in Design settings/Interface.

Choose the Measure tool (press R key) and click on layers to find out their precise size. If you hover your mouse to other layers, you'll get lines telling you precise distances.

You can also select multiple layers by dragging your mouse over them and then again find the size and distances to other layers. All measurements will show up on the design canvas as weel as in the Styles and Code panel in the sidebar.

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