Finding Area by Counting Squares
Name: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Instructions: Count the unit squares inside each shape to find its area. Each small square = 1 square unit.
1. Rectangle
Area = __________ square units
2. Square
Area = __________ square units
3. L-Shape
Area = __________ square units
4. Rectangle
Area = __________ square units
5. T-Shape
Area = __________ square units
6. Rectangle
Area = __________ square units
7. Challenge: Draw your own shape on the grid below and find its area.
Area of my shape = __________ square units