Area

Measure of a two-dimensional surface.

surface area

A measure of the size of a two-dimensional surface or shape, typically expressed in square units.

/ˈeərɪə/

Area derives from the Latin 'area,' meaning a paved space or courtyard.

Area is how much space something flat takes up, like measuring the size of a rug or a piece of paper.

Ancient Egyptians used a rope with knots to measure land area after the Nile flooded
The word 'area' comes from the Latin word 'area', meaning a cultivated field or surface
Area is calculated differently for different shapes, like squares, circles, and triangles

What is area? It measures the size of a two-dimensional surface
How is it different from volume? Volume measures three-dimensional space
What units are used to measure area? Square meters, square feet, and acres are common units

geometry measurement

square footage land area surface area

shape region space

mathematical concept measurement