Definition:Are
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Definition
The are is a derived unit of area.
One are is equal to a square whose side measures $10$ metres.
| \(\displaystyle \) | \(\) | \(\displaystyle 1\) | are | ||||||||||
| \(\displaystyle \) | \(=\) | \(\displaystyle 100\) | square metres | ||||||||||
| \(\displaystyle \) | \(\approx\) | \(\displaystyle 119 \cdot 60\) | 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
