Area of Square Example in Java

Introduction

Area Of Square is a classic Java console program that demonstrates the concept with complete source code and sample output. Calculation programs apply formulas to solve geometry, statistics and numeric problems.

This tutorial walks through the program line by line, explains how the logic works, and highlights best practices you can apply in your own code.

Definition

In classical times, the second power was described in terms of the area of a square, as in the above formula. This led to the use of the term square to mean raising to the second power. Thus the area of the square is twice the length of the square.

Formula

The area of a square is written as,
A=s^2

where,
A=Area
s=side of the square

Area Of Square Example Program

import java.util.Scanner;
class AreaOfSquare{
	static Scanner in = new Scanner(System.in);
	public static void main(String args[]){
		System.out.print("Enter the length: ");
		int length = in.nextInt();
		int area=length*length;
		System.out.println( "The area of the square is:"+area) ;
	}
}

Sample Output

Enter the length: 4
The area of the square is:16

When to use

Use these formulas in homework tools, engineering calculators or anywhere repeated numeric computation is needed.

How it works

1. Execution begins in the main method — the JVM calls this method when you run the class.

2. import java.util.Scanner; imports a class used later in the program.

3. A Scanner reads typed input from the keyboard (System.in).

4. A println / print call writes text to the console — part of the sample output below.

5. int length = in.nextInt(); updates a variable used in the calculation or output.

6. int area=length*length; updates a variable used in the calculation or output.

7. A println / print call writes text to the console — part of the sample output below.

8. Compare your console output with the sample output for Area Of Square to confirm the program behaves correctly.

Best Practices

• Use meaningful variable and class names that describe their purpose.
• Compile and run the program locally — modify values to see how output changes.
• Read compiler errors carefully; they usually point to the exact line to fix.

Common Mistakes

• Copying code without understanding each line — practice by changing one statement at a time.
• Mismatching the public class name and the .java filename.
• Forgetting semicolons at the end of statements.