Packing problems

989 unit squares in a square

Unit squares; smaller container side is better.

989 unit squares in a square

This arrangement

31.974937

Container side · 8 significant figures

0.00169% smaller container side than the value listed in Francisco Couzo’s catalogue on 19 October 2026.

Comparison recorded 19 October 2026
ArrangementContainer side
This arrangement31.974937
Francisco Couzo’s catalogue31.975476

Difference: 0.00053884858 smaller side.

Compared with the exact certificate linked below.