17 Squares In A Larger Square, also known as Optimimal Packing Of 17 Equal Squares Into Larger Square, refers to discussions andmathjokes made in reference to an image that shows the most efficient and compact way to fit 17 squares in a larger square. In late 2021,internetusers first began to discuss the math problem due to its solution being arguably aesthetically unappealing.Memesabout the math problem then started to circulate on Twitterin February 2023.