An "are" (symbol: a) is a unit of area that is not part of the International System of Units (SI) but is used in some countries, particularly in Europe, for measuring land areas. One are is equal to 100 square meters (m²).
To put it simply, 1 are is equivalent to a square with sides that each measure 10 meters. It is a relatively convenient unit for measuring smaller land areas, such as gardens, small fields, or land plots, where using square meters might result in large numbers.
Here are some additional conversions to provide context:
For example, if you have a piece of land that is 5 ares in size, it would be equivalent to 500 square meters (5 ares * 100 m²/are = 500 m²).
A square foot (sq ft or ft²) is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and some other countries that use the imperial system of measurements. It is defined as the area of a square with sides that each measure one foot (12 inches) in length.
In terms of square meters, one square foot is approximately equal to 0.092903 square meters.
Square feet are frequently used to measure the area of rooms in houses, apartments, and other real estate properties. They are also used for various purposes in construction, architecture, and interior design.