Definition:Are

Definition

The are is a derived unit of area.

One are is equal to a square whose side measures $10$ metres.

\(\ds \)

\(\)

\(\ds 1\)

are

\(\ds \)

\(=\)

\(\ds 100\)

square metres

\(\ds \)

\(\approx\)

\(\ds 119 \cdot 60\)

square yards

Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): Entry: are
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): Entry: are