Surface Area Worksheets for Middle School Math
In grades 6–8 mathematics, students learn how to calculate the area of two-dimensional shapes and the surface area and volume of three-dimensional figures. These skills help students understand geometry, measurement, and real-world problem-solving as outlined in state and Common Core standards.
Here you’ll find a variety of surface area worksheets, tests, and lessons, including problems on surface area and volume. Teachers can use these materials for classwork, homework, or extra practice. All resources are interactive or printable, and can be customized or created with AI to fit your students’ needs.
Materials (7 materials)
Lesson
Volume of cylinders, cones and spheres
Students practise volumes of cylinders, cones and spheres by deriving and comparing formulas, then answering calculation and relationship questions. They also order steps and match solids to volume expressions. Level: 8th grade.
Mathematics · Grade 8 · New · Oct 28, 2026
Lesson
Surface area with nets
Students practise surface area of rectangular prisms using nets: identify which faces make a net, order steps, match prism dimensions to surface areas, and solve problems like 3×4×5. Level: 6th grade.
Mathematics · Grade 6 · New · Oct 28, 2026
Test
Surface area quiz
Students practise finding surface areas of prisms and pyramids using nets and formulas, working through multi-step questions on rectangular prisms, cubes, triangular prisms, and square pyramids. Level: 6th grade.
Mathematics · Grade 6 · New · Oct 28, 2026
Worksheet
Volume of cylinders, cones and spheres practice
Students practise volumes of cylinders, cones, and spheres using formula-based and word problems: find missing dimensions from given volumes, then convert to numerical answers when π ≈ 3.14 is used. Level: 8th grade.
Mathematics · Grade 8 · New · Oct 28, 2026
Worksheet
Area of circles and composite figures
Students practise finding circumference and area of circles, including a semicircle and a composite figure made from a rectangle and semicircle. They answer multi-step questions using π = 3.14 and compute totals. Level: 7th grade.
Mathematics · Grade 7 · New · Oct 28, 2026
Worksheet
Surface area practice
Students practise finding surface area of rectangular and triangular prisms using nets and computing areas of rectangles and triangles. They answer mixed questions starting with calculation problems, then a net-identification question, and end with a short conceptual prompt. Level: 6th grade.
Mathematics · Grade 6 · New · Oct 28, 2026
Test
Volume test
This 8th-grade volume test practices calculating the volume of prisms, cylinders, cones, and spheres through multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Students apply formulas for each shape's volume and compare their sizes within real-world contexts.
Mathematics · Grade 8 · New · Oct 15, 2026
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Questions teachers ask
What types of surface area worksheets are available here?
You’ll find worksheets covering surface area of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, and composite figures, as well as combined surface area and volume problems.
Can I edit or customize the worksheets for my class?
Yes, you can copy any worksheet, change the questions or layout, and even create new materials using AI tools on the platform.
Are these surface area and volume worksheets suitable for homework?
All materials can be assigned as interactive online tasks or printed for homework, making them flexible for classroom or at-home learning.