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What is a Square Inch?

Area Unit

Definition

A square inch is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with 1-inch sides, approximately 6.45 square centimeters.

History

The square inch is used for measuring small areas, particularly in manufacturing and electronics.

Common Uses

  • Computer chip sizes
  • Pressure measurements (PSI)
  • Screen pixel density (PPI)
  • Manufacturing tolerances

Fun Facts

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A postage stamp is about 1 square inch

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PSI stands for 'pounds per square inch'

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Modern phones have over 400 pixels per square inch

All Square Inch Conversions