Area Formula Sheet
Content Descriptors -
Year 10
- Solve problems involving surface area and volume for a range of prisms, cylinders and composite solids (ACMMG242).
Year 9
- Calculate areas of composite shapes (ACMMG216).
- Calculate the surface area and volume of cylinders and solve related problems(ACMMG217).
- Solve problems involving the surface area and volume of right prisms (ACMMG218).
Year 8
- Find perimeters and areas of parallelograms, trapeziums, rhombuses and kites (ACMMG196).
Year 7
- Establish the formulas for areas of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms, and use these in problem-solving (ACMMG159).
More details
Need a quick reference for calculating area? This handout has you covered! It includes the key formulas for finding the area of common 2D shapes such as squares, rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, trapeziums, and circles. Each formula is clearly written and matched with a labelled diagram to help you see how it works. Whether you're solving problems in class, revising for a test, or just need a refresher, this is your go-to guide for mastering area calculations!
