The are is a unit of area and is a non-SI but metric unit with the symbol a.
It measures exactly 100m² which is the equivalent to 0.0247 acres.
The are is the principle unit for measuring the size of land across the world.
The square inch is a unit of area and is an imperial unit with the symbol in².
One square inch is equal in area to a square with edges one inch in length.
The square inch is a common unit of measurement in the UK and US.