The square foot (ft²) is an imperial area unit equal to a square measuring one foot on each side, the standard measurement for home sizes, office space, and rental properties in the United States. Real estate listings in America almost always quote living space in square feet, making it one of the most practically relevant area units. One square foot equals exactly 0.0929 square meters.

The square mile (mi²) is a large imperial area unit equal to 640 acres or about 2.59 square kilometers, used for measuring expansive territories like cities, counties, and national parks. Geographic data in the United States and United Kingdom frequently references square miles when describing regions, especially in population density calculations. One square mile equals exactly 2.58999 square kilometers.