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Grade 6 Maths: Perimeter, area and volume poster

A one-page CAPS Grade 6 Maths poster on perimeter, area and volume (Measurement), with the key ideas, key words and a tip to remember.

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Maths · Grade 6 · Measurement
Perimeter, area and volume

1Perimeter

The distance all the way round a shape. Add up the lengths of all the sides.

11 cm4 cm
Example

P = 2 × (11 + 4) = 30 cm

2Area

The space inside a flat shape, in square units. Rectangle: length × width.

Example

A = 5 × 3 = 15 cm²

3Volume

The space inside a solid, in cubic units. Rectangular prism: length × width × height.

Example

V = 5 × 4 × 2 = 40 cm³

4Units

  • Perimeter is a length: mm, cm, m, km
  • Area uses square units: cm², m²
  • Volume uses cubic units: cm³, m³
  • 1 l of water fills 1 000 cm³

5Which one do I need?

  • Perimeter: a fence, a frame, a border. Add the sides.
  • Area: paint, carpet, tiles. Multiply length by width.
  • Volume: a tank, a box. Multiply length by width by height.

Key words

perimeter
the distance round a shape
area
the space inside a flat shape
volume
the space inside a solid
square unit
a unit for area, such as cm²
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