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Grade 4–6Common Core (CCSS) · Math: geometry

Area and Perimeter Worksheets — Free Printable with Answers

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Perimeter and area · 10-12 years

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Worked example

  1. The goal: work out the perimeter (the distance around the shape) and/or the area (the space inside).
  2. Perimeter = the sum of all sides. Rectangle 5 × 3: 5 + 3 + 5 + 3 = 16 cm.
  3. Area = base × height. Same rectangle: 5 × 3 = 15 cm².
  4. Remember: perimeter is measured in cm, area in cm² (square centimeters).
  5. Check: read the question again. Does your answer give what was asked, with the right unit? Work backwards to see that it fits. ✓
Example: how to solve it
1.

Rectangle: 6 cm × 4 cm. Calculate the perimeter and area of the rectangle.

2.

A football pitch drawing is 2 cm by 5 cm. Find the perimeter and area. Answer with the correct unit.

3.

Rectangle: 11 cm × 3 cm. Calculate the perimeter and area of the rectangle.

4.

A football pitch drawing is 3 cm by 3 cm. Find the perimeter and area. Answer with the correct unit.

5.

Rectangle: 12 cm × 5 cm. Calculate the perimeter and area of the rectangle.

6.

A football pitch drawing is 7 cm by 5 cm. Find the perimeter and area. Answer with the correct unit.

7.

Rectangle: 6 cm × 6 cm. Calculate the perimeter and area of the rectangle.

8.

A garden is 6 m long and 8 m wide. How much fence goes around it, and what is its area? Answer with the correct unit.

9.

Rectangle: 5 cm × 2 cm. Calculate the perimeter and area of the rectangle.

10.

A garden is 9 m long and 5 m wide. How much fence goes around it, and what is its area? Answer with the correct unit.

11.

Rectangle: 8 cm × 4 cm. Calculate the perimeter and area of the rectangle.

12.

Amira paints a wall that is 3 m wide and 8 m high. What is the area, and how long is the edge around it? Answer with the correct unit.

13.

Rectangle: 3 cm × 4 cm. Calculate the perimeter and area of the rectangle.

14.

A rug measures 3 m by 7 m. What is its perimeter and its area? Answer with the correct unit.

15.

Rectangle: 9 cm × 2 cm. Calculate the perimeter and area of the rectangle.

16.

A garden is 4 m long and 7 m wide. How much fence goes around it, and what is its area? Answer with the correct unit.

17.

Rectangle: 6 cm × 9 cm. Calculate the perimeter and area of the rectangle.

18.

A rug measures 12 m by 4 m. What is its perimeter and its area? Answer with the correct unit.

19.

Rectangle: 5 cm × 9 cm. Calculate the perimeter and area of the rectangle.

20.

A football pitch drawing is 12 cm by 9 cm. Find the perimeter and area. Answer with the correct unit.

Answer key

  1. 1. Perimeter = 20 cm, Area = 24 cm²
  2. 2. Perimeter = 14 cm, Area = 10 cm²
  3. 3. Perimeter = 28 cm, Area = 33 cm²
  4. 4. Perimeter = 12 cm, Area = 9 cm²
  5. 5. Perimeter = 34 cm, Area = 60 cm²
  6. 6. Perimeter = 24 cm, Area = 35 cm²
  7. 7. Perimeter = 24 cm, Area = 36 cm²
  8. 8. Perimeter = 28 m, Area = 48 m²
  9. 9. Perimeter = 14 cm, Area = 10 cm²
  10. 10. Perimeter = 28 m, Area = 45 m²
  11. 11. Perimeter = 24 cm, Area = 32 cm²
  12. 12. Perimeter = 22 m, Area = 24 m²
  13. 13. Perimeter = 14 cm, Area = 12 cm²
  14. 14. Perimeter = 20 m, Area = 21 m²
  15. 15. Perimeter = 22 cm, Area = 18 cm²
  16. 16. Perimeter = 22 m, Area = 28 m²
  17. 17. Perimeter = 30 cm, Area = 54 cm²
  18. 18. Perimeter = 32 m, Area = 48 m²
  19. 19. Perimeter = 28 cm, Area = 45 cm²
  20. 20. Perimeter = 42 cm, Area = 108 cm²

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Perimeter and area
Age
10–12 years
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About this generator

Area and perimeter are often confused. These worksheets practise both side by side, so pupils learn when to add the sides and when to multiply. Word problems use rooms, gardens, fences and posters. You can also pick triangle area or scale in the same generator. Units are checked in the answer key: perimeter in cm or m, area in cm² or m². The answer key is calculated by the website, so it always matches the tasks, and every word problem answer includes the correct unit. No sign-up is needed and no personal data is collected.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I pick the right level?
Choose an age or grade in step 2. Start easier if the pupil is unsure – you can switch anytime and get new problems instantly.
Can I see the problems before printing?
Yes. The sheet shows exactly the problems that will print. Click New problems to swap them.
How do I include an answer key?
Turn on Answer key in the last step. It prints on its own page after the problems, with the same numbering.
What does the question mark next to a problem do?
It opens a step-by-step explanation of the method on screen. It is not printed and does not reveal the answer.
What is the difference between area and perimeter?
Perimeter is the distance around a shape; area is how much surface it covers.
Are units included?
Yes, every answer shows cm, m, cm² or m².

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