Rectangular Prism SA Worksheets Grade 6

Geometry

Surface Area

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Worksheet 1

5 problems
  1. A shipping container has dimensions 15 m by 8 m by 6 m. What is its total surface area?
  2. A rectangular prism has dimensions: l = 14 cm, w = 10 cm, h = 8 cm. Find its surface area.
  3. Isabella is designing a shipping crate in the shape of a rectangular prism. The crate has a length of 8 feet, a width of 5 feet, and a height of 4 feet. She needs to cover all six faces of the crate with a special waterproof coating. What is the total surface area she needs to cover, in square feet?

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Worksheet 2

4 problems
  1. Mere is building a custom rectangular prism-shaped shipping crate to send her handmade quilts to an international exhibition. The crate has a length of 2200 mm, a width of 1600 mm, and a height of 1400 mm. She needs to cover all six exterior faces with a special protective sealant. What is the total surface area of the crate in square millimeters?
  2. Noah is building a large storage crate in the shape of a rectangular prism. The crate has a length of 1200 mm, a width of 800 mm, and a height of 600 mm. He wants to cover all six faces with weatherproof fabric. What is the total surface area of the crate in square meters?
  3. Aisha is designing a custom wooden crate to ship her pottery collection. The crate is a rectangular prism that measures 3.2 feet long, 2.1 feet wide, and 1.8 feet high. She needs to calculate the total surface area to determine how much protective coating to buy for the entire exterior, including the bottom. What is the total surface area of the crate in square feet?

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Worksheet 3

5 problems
  1. Mason is painting a large wooden storage chest shaped like a rectangular prism. The chest has a length of 12 inches, a width of 10 inches, and a height of 15 inches. He needs to paint all six faces, including the bottom. One can of paint covers 100 square inches. How many cans of paint does Mason need to buy to completely paint the chest?
  2. Mere is painting a rectangular prism-shaped planter box. The box has a length of 18 cm, a width of 12 cm, and a height of 14 cm. What is the total surface area she needs to paint?
  3. 2³ × (15 - 7) + 24 ÷ 3 = ?

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