Area
Convert between different units of area from small surfaces to large territories, including historical and regional measurements
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Convert between different units of area from small surfaces to large territories, including historical and regional measurements
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About Area
Explore area measurements from around the world, including modern standards, historical units, and specialized scientific measurements
Historical Context
Area measurements have been essential throughout human history for land ownership, agriculture, and construction. Ancient civilizations developed their own systems based on practical applications - the Roman 'jugerum' represented the area a yoke of oxen could plow in a day, while the German 'morgen' referred to the amount of land tillable in a morning. These regional units persisted for centuries and many are still used locally today.
Modern Standards
The square meter (m²) is the SI unit for area, with larger areas often measured in hectares (10,000 m²) or square kilometers. The United States and some Commonwealth countries still commonly use square feet, acres, and square miles. In real estate markets worldwide, local traditional units often coexist with metric measurements - Japanese property listings use both square meters and tsubo, while Korean real estate uses both square meters and pyong.
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Quick reference for common area conversions