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Metres to measure the dimensions and then express it in terms of square metres.
This depends on what unit you are using to measure in. However, area will always be measure in (unit)^2.
use a ruler to measure the sides then do length times width
You always use square units when measuring area.
The measure of the perimter of a figure does not use square units. Square units are used to measure the area of a figure. The perimeter of a figure is set down in linear measure, and is simply stated in units of length.An example might be a square of 1 metre on a side. It's area is 1 metre squared, but its perimter is the distance around it, or 1 metre + 1 metre + 1 metre + 1 metre = 4 metres.