Area refers to the space occupied by a shape or an object or a surface.
Perimeter refers to the measure of the length of the outline or boundary of a shape, an object or a surface.
Area is measured in square units.
For example, if the dimensions are in inches, then the area is expressed as square inches.
Area is a mathematical term defined as the two-dimensional space taken up by an object, notes Study.com, adding that the use of area has many practical applications in building, farming, architecture, science, and even how much carpet you'll need to cover the rooms in your house.