Calculating Area of Rectangles and Squares
Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Remember: Area = length × width (measured in square units)
Part A: Count the Square Units
Count the squares inside each shape to find the area.
1.
Area = __________ square units
2.
Area = __________ square units
Part B: Calculate the Area
Use the formula: Area = length × width
3.
Length = 8 cm, Width = 5 cm
Area = __________
4.
Length = 12 m, Width = 6 m
Area = __________
5.
Length = 7 cm, Width = 7 cm (square)
Area = __________
6.
Length = 15 m, Width = 4 m
Area = __________
7.
Length = 9 cm, Width = 9 cm (square)
Area = __________
8.
Length = 20 m, Width = 3 m
Area = __________
Part C: Word Problems
9. A rectangular garden measures 10 metres long and 6 metres wide. What is the area of the garden?
Answer: _________________________________
10. A square playground has sides that are 8 metres long. What is the area of the playground?
Answer: _________________________________
11. A rectangular classroom floor is 12 metres long and 7 metres wide. How much carpet is needed to cover the floor?
Answer: _________________________________