Area with square units

~9 min

Area tells how many square units cover the inside of a shape.

Understanding Area

4 (length)3 (width)

Perimeter = 2 × (4 + 3) = 14

Area = 4 × 3 = 12

Area is the amount of space inside a shape. It is measured by counting how many square units are needed to cover the shape completely.

💡 Think of area like a rug covering the floor or paint covering a wall.