How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism Using a Net?

How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism Using a Net?

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Finding the surface area of a prism can be a little tricky, but a net can make the problem a little easier. Make your job easier and see how to use a net to find the surface area of a prism.

Keywords:

  • calculate
  • surface
  • area
  • rectangular
  • prism
  • dimensions
  • net
  • three dimensional

Background Tutorials

  • Area Formulas

      • What is Area?What is Area?

      What is Area?

      Area is the amount of space a figure takes up! This tutorial introduces area and explains how we find the area of a figure.

  • Using Area Formulas

  • Definitions of Three-Dimensional Figures

      • What is a Prism?What is a Prism?

      What is a Prism?

      The term prism is a cool name for a special kind of three-dimensional solid. This tutorial defines the term prism and shows you how to name a prism using the shape of its bases. Check it out!

  • Identifying Three-Dimensional Figures

      • What is a Net?What is a Net?

      What is a Net?

      Ever wonder what a box would look like if you unfolded and flatted it? That new picture would be called a net! This tutorial introduces you to nets, a two-dimensional version of a three-dimensional solid. Check it out!

Further Exploration

  • Surface Area

      • How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Cylinder Using a Net?How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Cylinder Using a Net?

      How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Cylinder Using a Net?

      Nets can come in real handy, especially when you're fishing. Nets can be even more useful when you're trying to find the surface area of a three-dimensional solid! Follow along to see how a net can help you find the surface area of a cylinder!