Measuring Perimeter
Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Remember: Perimeter is the distance around the outside of a shape. Add all the side lengths together!
Part A: Find the perimeter of these rectangles
1.
8 cm
5 cm
Perimeter = __________________
2.
10 cm
10 cm
Perimeter = __________________
3.
15 cm
6 cm
Perimeter = __________________
4.
12 cm
9 cm
Perimeter = __________________
Part B: Find the perimeter of these triangles
5.
7 cm
7 cm
8 cm
Perimeter = __________________
6.
9 cm
11 cm
14 cm
Perimeter = __________________
Part C: Word problems
7. A rectangular garden is 18 metres long and 12 metres wide. What is the perimeter of the garden?
Answer: __________________
8. A square playground has sides that are each 25 metres long. What is the perimeter?
Answer: __________________
9. A triangular flag has sides measuring 20 cm, 20 cm, and 15 cm. What is the perimeter of the flag?
Answer: __________________