Area of Rectangles and Squares

Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________

Remember:

Area of a rectangle = length × width

Area of a square = side × side

Don't forget to include units in your answer!

Section A: Rectangles

1. Length = 8 cm, Width = 5 cm Area = ______________
2. Length = 12 m, Width = 7 m Area = ______________
3. Length = 15 mm, Width = 9 mm Area = ______________
4. Length = 6.5 m, Width = 4 m Area = ______________
5. Length = 20 cm, Width = 3.5 cm Area = ______________

Section B: Squares

6. Side = 6 cm Area = ______________
7. Side = 11 m Area = ______________
8. Side = 4.5 cm Area = ______________
9. Side = 25 mm Area = ______________

Section C: Word Problems

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

Area = ______________

11. A square tile has sides of 30 cm. What is the area of the tile?

Area = ______________

12. A rectangular classroom floor is 9.5 metres long and 7 metres wide. Calculate the area of the floor.

Area = ______________