Measure the length of one side of the square
Multiply the side length by itself
Use the formula: Area = side × side
Write the result in square units
Example: if a side is 5 units, area = 5 × 5 = 25 square units
Measure the length of one side of the square
Multiply the side length by itself
Use the formula: Area = side × side
Write the result in square units
Example: if a side is 5 units, area = 5 × 5 = 25 square units