Perimeter - Worksheet 8 - 3rd Grade

Hard

Use labeled dimensions to calculate perimeter and explain the units.

hard: Solve for a missing measure or explain a relationship.

23 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: measurement, addition

About This Worksheet

This hard-level worksheet contains 23 problems designed for 3rd Grade students practicing perimeter. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.

Read labeled dimensions and coordinates. Recall multiplication facts and length units.

  • Use labeled dimensions to calculate perimeter and explain the units.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: A rectangle has length 5 cm and width 7 cm. Find its perimeter.
Solution Steps:
  1. Add all four side lengths, or double length plus width.
Answer: 24 cm
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
A rectangle has length 5 cm and width 2 cm. Find its perimeter.
2
A rectangle has length 15 cm and width 7 cm. Find its perimeter.
3
A rectangle has length 13 cm and width 9 cm. Find its perimeter.
4
A rectangle has length 2 cm and width 5 cm. Find its perimeter.
5
A rectangle has length 8 cm and width 5 cm. Find its perimeter.
6
A rectangle has length 5 cm and width 9 cm. Find its perimeter.
7
A rectangle has length 12 cm and width 7 cm. Find its perimeter.
8
A rectangle has length 2 cm and width 8 cm. Find its perimeter.
9
A rectangle has length 15 cm and width 8 cm. Find its perimeter.
10
A rectangle has length 12 cm and width 9 cm. Find its perimeter.
11
A rectangle has length 2 cm and width 4 cm. Find its perimeter.
12
A rectangle has length 5 cm and width 3 cm. Find its perimeter.
13
A rectangle has length 8 cm and width 7 cm. Find its perimeter.
14
A rectangle has length 12 cm and width 2 cm. Find its perimeter.
15
A rectangle has length 3 cm and width 4 cm. Find its perimeter.
16
A rectangle has length 4 cm and width 4 cm. Find its perimeter.
17
A rectangle has length 11 cm and width 4 cm. Find its perimeter.
18
A rectangle has length 7 cm and width 9 cm. Find its perimeter.
19
A rectangle has length 15 cm and width 5 cm. Find its perimeter.
20
A rectangle has length 6 cm and width 4 cm. Find its perimeter.
21
A rectangle has length 11 cm and width 2 cm. Find its perimeter.
22
A rectangle has length 3 cm and width 7 cm. Find its perimeter.
23
A rectangle has length 8 cm and width 3 cm. Find its perimeter.

Answer Key

1. 14 cm2. 44 cm3. 44 cm4. 14 cm5. 26 cm6. 28 cm7. 38 cm8. 20 cm9. 46 cm10. 42 cm11. 12 cm12. 16 cm13. 30 cm14. 28 cm15. 14 cm16. 16 cm17. 30 cm18. 32 cm19. 40 cm20. 20 cm21. 26 cm22. 20 cm23. 22 cm

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