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Grade 3 Perimeter word problems Worksheets

Grade 3 practice: Find the perimeter of a rectangle described in a story problem. Choose a level below to generate a fresh set of questions.

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Understanding perimeter word problems

Perimeter word problems ask learners to find the distance around a rectangle described in a story. Children identify the length and the width, then add all four sides, or add length and width and double the result. This gives a practical purpose to perimeter, such as fencing, framing or bordering, and it reinforces that perimeter is a length measured in ordinary units, not in square units.

For example, a rectangular garden 8 m long and 5 m wide has a perimeter of 8 + 5 + 8 + 5 = 26 m, or 2 × (8 + 5) = 26 m. A common mistake is to multiply the length by the width, which gives area instead of the distance around. A helpful tip is to picture walking all the way around the shape and adding every side you pass, and to remember that opposite sides of a rectangle are equal, so you can double the sum of two adjacent sides.

Sample perimeter word problems questions

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A rectangular table top is 7 feet long and 4 feet wide. What is its perimeter?
A rectangular playground is 9 feet long and 7 feet wide. What is its perimeter?
A rectangular playground is 8 inches long and 3 inches wide. What is its perimeter?
A rectangular garden is 5 meters long and 7 meters wide. What is its perimeter?

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22 feet
32 feet
22 inches
24 meters

Practice focus

Find the perimeter of a rectangle described in a story problem. Write the number sentence you used, then your answer with its units.

Grade 3 Perimeter word problems Worksheets

Understanding perimeter word problems

Sample perimeter word problems questions

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