Area & perimeter worksheets

Area and perimeter worksheets for fourth grade work the same labeled rectangles with bigger sides, and both questions in the mix, so your child has to read which measure is asked before reaching for a formula.

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What students need to know

Area is the space inside a shape. Perimeter is the distance around the outside. For rectangles, area = length × width and perimeter = 2 × (length + width).

This skill runs from 3rd grade through 4th grade. Pick a grade above for level-matched sentences, teaching notes, and worksheets.

Area & perimeter across the grades

3rd grade

Area and perimeter worksheets for third grade draw a labeled rectangle for every problem and ask for the space inside or the distance around. Sides are single-digit, so the formulas connect straight to counting squares.

4th grade

Area and perimeter worksheets for fourth grade work the same labeled rectangles with bigger sides, and both questions in the mix, so your child has to read which measure is asked before reaching for a formula.

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