Maths
Stretch – Surface Area of Cuboids
Stretch (independent-school 11+): find the surface area of cubes and cuboids by adding the areas of the six faces.
MathsAge 11+25 minutes
What this topic covers
- Recognise that a cuboid has six rectangular faces in three matching pairs.
- Calculate surface area as 2(lw + lh + wh).
- Distinguish surface area (cm²) from volume (cm³) and solve wrapping problems.
Core concept summaries
Key ConceptsSix Faces, Three PairsThe FormulaSurface Area Is Not Volume; Wrapping
Practice formats pupils may meet
NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.
clozematchingquiz
Example quiz question
A 5 by 3 by 2 cuboid. Surface area?
- 62 cm³
- 30 cm²
- 62 cm²
- 31 cm²
Show the answer
Answer: C. 62 cm²
2 × 31.