To determine the total number of squares in a grid figure (assuming a square grid), we need to calculate how many squares of different sizes can fit within it.

Let's go through the general method:

1. Identify the dimensions of the grid (e.g., 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4).
2. Count the squares of each possible size. For an $n \times n$ grid:
   • The number of $1 \times 1$ squares is $n^2$.
   • The number of $2 \times 2$ squares is $(n-1)^2$.
   • The number of $3 \times 3$ squares is $(n-2)^2$, and so forth.
3. Add up the squares of each size to get the total.

If you provide the specific grid size, I can calculate the exact total for you.