A stereoscopic measurement system (100) captures stereo images and determines measurement information for user-designated points within stereo images. The system (100) comprises an image capture device (106) for capturing stereo images of an object (104). A processing system (120) communicates with the capture device to receive stereo images. The processing system (120) displays the stereo images and allows a user to select one or more points within the stereo image. The processing system (120) processes the designated points within the stereo images to determine measurement information for the designated points.