Area of Rectangles and Squares

Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Remember: Area = length × width

Area is measured in square units (cm², m², etc.)

Part A: Find the area of these rectangles

1. Length = 8 cm, Width = 5 cm Area = _____________ cm²
2. Length = 12 m, Width = 7 m Area = _____________ m²
3. Length = 15 cm, Width = 9 cm Area = _____________ cm²
4. Length = 20 m, Width = 6 m Area = _____________ m²
5. Length = 14 cm, Width = 11 cm Area = _____________ cm²

Part B: Find the area of these squares

6. Side length = 6 cm Area = _____________ cm²
7. Side length = 10 m Area = _____________ m²
8. Side length = 13 cm Area = _____________ cm²

Part C: Calculate the area from the diagrams

9.

16 cm 7 cm

Area = _____________ cm²

10.

9 m 9 m

Area = _____________ m²

Part D: Word Problems

11. A rectangular garden measures 18 metres long and 12 metres wide. What is the area of the garden?

Area = _____________ m²

12. A square classroom has sides that are 8 metres long. What is the area of the classroom floor?

Area = _____________ m²