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