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Area of a Square Calculator

⬛ Area & perimeter (2D). Use the Area of a square formula to find area, side: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.

A=s2A = s^2
Area25 cm²

Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.

What each letter means

QuantityUnit
Areacm²
Sidecm

Worked example

Find the area when Side = 5 cm.

Using A = s²: Area = 25 cm².

Frequently asked questions

What is the formula for Area of a square?

A = s².

What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?

Area in cm², Side in cm.

How do you calculate area?

Put the values into A = s². For example, with Side = 5 cm, area = 25 cm².

Can I solve for a different value?

Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (area, side) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.

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