Finding Area by Counting Square Units

Help your child explore area with this free printable 3rd grade math worksheet! Students will find the area of polygons by counting square units on grids. This worksheet prepares students for the skill of approximating the area of irregular ships using grids.

Ideal for classroom lessons or extra practice at home, this engaging worksheet builds key geometry and measurement skills in a fun, hands-on way.

Once your child is ready, your child can move onto the next exercise, on estimating the area of irregular shapes by counting square units on grids!

This worksheet is aligned with VA SOL standards 3.MG.2(a).