A three dimensional (3D) measuring apparatus and method are provided. The 3D image measuring apparatus includes a stage, a projection portion, and an imaging portion. The projection portion includes first and second lights, first and second lattices, and first and second projection lenses. The imaging portion includes an imaging lens and a camera. The projection portion further includes a movement instrument which controls the first and the second lattices through a predetermined number of movement actions during operation of the measuring apparatus.