How to Find the Area of a Rectangle and Square?
Area tells us how much space is inside a shape. Imagine covering a rectangle or square with little square tiles—if you count all the tiles that fit inside, you’ll find the area!
At Workybooks, we make learning math fun and simple with clear explanations and hands-on practice. Whether you’re just starting to learn about an area or need extra help, our worksheets are here to guide you every step of the way.
Let’s begin and learn how to find the area of rectangles and squares with easy steps, fun problems, and helpful solutions made just for Grade 4 learners!
In this blog, you’ll learn:
- What area means
- How to find the area of squares and rectangles
- Easy formulas
- Fun practice problems with solutions
- And helpful answers to common questions
Let’s get started!
What Is an Area?
Area is the amount of space inside a shape. If you put small square tiles all over a shape and count how many fit, that total is the area. We usually measure area in square units like square inches, square centimeters, or just square units (sq units).
What Is a Rectangle and Square?
- A rectangle has 4 sides with opposite sides equal in length. It also has 4 right angles.
- A square is a special kind of rectangle. It also has 4 sides and 4 right angles—but all 4 sides are the same length.
How to Find the Area of a Square and Rectangle
We can use formulas to find area easily.
1. Area of a Rectangle Formula:
Area = Length × Width
Example:
If a rectangle is 6 units long and 3 units wide:
Area = 6 × 3 = 18 square units
2. Area of a Square Formula:
Area = Side × Side (since all sides are equal)
Example:
If one side of a square is 5 units:
Area = 5 × 5 = 25 square units
Practice Problems and Solutions
Problem 1: Area of a Rectangle
A rectangle is 7 units long and 4 units wide. What is the area?
Solution:
Area = 7 × 4 = 28 square units
Problem 2: Area of a Square
A square has sides of 6 units. What is the area?
Solution:
Area = 6 × 6 = 36 square units
Problem 3: Real-Life Word Problem
Liam wants to cover his rectangular table with paper. The table is 8 units long and 2 units wide. How much paper does he need?
Solution:
Area = 8 × 2 = 16 square units
Problem 4: Missing Side
A rectangle has an area of 24 square units and a length of 6 units. What is its width?
Solution:
Area = Length × Width
24 = 6 × Width
Width = 24 ÷ 6 = 4 units
Why Is Learning Areas Important?
Knowing how to find area helps in:
- Setting up a classroom
- Planning your bedroom layout
- Wrapping gifts
- Drawing on graph paper
- Building with blocks
It makes math useful and fun!
Practice More with Workybooks
Ready to become an area expert? At Workybooks, we’ve got fun and simple worksheets to help you practice everything you’ve learned. Here are a few great ones to try:
- Count Unit Squares Worksheet
Practice counting each little square inside a shape to find its area! Our Count Unit Squares Worksheet makes it easy to understand the basics of area in square units.
- What’s the Angle Worksheet
This fun worksheet mixes shapes and angles while helping you learn about area too. Check out the What’s the Angle Worksheet for a cool way to explore space inside shapes.
- Area by Counting Unit Square
Get hands-on with the area! Use the Area by Counting Unit Square Worksheet to discover how many unit squares fit into each shape.
- Unit Squares and Area
Learn how unit squares help us measure space with this easy Unit Squares and Area Worksheet. It’s great for building your math confidence.
These worksheets are perfect for:
- Grade 1 to 4 learners
- Parents helping at home
- Teachers in class
Wrap-Up
Understanding the area of squares and rectangles helps students develop real-world math skills. With simple formulas, visual learning through unit squares, and practice worksheets, kids can master this topic with fun and ease!
At Workybooks, we believe that math should be fun and full of discovery. Explore our resources and try a worksheet on area of square and rectangle to get started today!