Which unit is commonly used for describing parcel areas on a plat map for small residential lots?

• A. Acres
• B. Hectares
• C. Square meters
• D. Square feet

Answer: (A)

For small residential lots, the area on a plat map is shown in square feet because this unit provides precise, easily comparable measurements for individual parcels. Acres are suited for larger tracts and can be unwieldy when detailing many small lots, and square meters isn’t the standard in typical U.S. plat maps. Therefore, square feet is the common unit used.