Square Inch
A square inch is an imperial unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides one inch long, or approximately 6.452 square centimeters. It is used for measuring small areas in manufacturing, printing, and electronic displays.
History
The square inch has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries. It is commonly used to express pressure (pounds per square inch / PSI), display resolution (pixels per inch / PPI), and material thickness in American manufacturing.