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SURFACE AREA OF CYLINDERS

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8th - 8th Grade

Mathematics

Surface Area of Cylinders is a Grade 8 mathematics worksheet that helps students calculate both lateral surface area and total surface area for cylinders. Across 20 questions, students use radius, diameter, and height measurements; distinguish between lateral and total surface area formulas; interpret square-unit answers; and round results as directed. The worksheet includes 17 multiple-choice questions plus classification, dropdown, and ordering tasks. Students also organize equivalent formulas, select approximate values for given dimensions, and order cylinder surface-area results from least to greatest. These varied formats reinforce accurate formula selection and calculation rather than relying on a single response type. Use this free printable worksheet for independent practice, review, or a formative check of Grade 8 cylinder measurement skills. It includes a complete answer key for efficient checking and feedback.

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SURFACE AREA OF CYLINDERS

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
The radius is ___________ of the diameter?
a)

2 times

b)
one - half
2.

A cylinder has a height of 7.6 cm and diameter of 5.8 cm. Which measurement is closest to the lateral surface area in square

centimeters of the cylinder?

a)

164.9 cm2

b)

277.0 cm2

c)

138.5 cm2

d)

191.3 cm2

3.

Organize these options into the right categories.

Categorize the following

S = Ph

S = 2πrh

S = Ph + 2B

S = 2πrh + 2πr2

Lateral Surface Area
Total Surface Area
4.

The lateral surface area of a cylinder with a radius of 6 inches and a height of 8 inches is about ​ (a)   cubic inches.

Choose from the below words
301.6
1809.6
527.8
5.
What is the total surface area of the cylinder to the nearest square inch? 
a)
625 in2
b)
1300 in2
c)
1046 in2
d)
414 in2
6.
Find the lateral surface area of the figure.
a)
456 m2
b)
1444 m2
c)
1245 m2
d)
816 m2
7.
Find the Total Surface area of the cylinder. 
a)
62.8m
b)
477.28 cm2
c)
 235.5 cm3
d)
942 cm2
8.

Find the total surface area of the cylinder.

a)

25.13 square cm

b)

75.40 square cm

c)

50.27 square cm

d)

100.53 square cm

9.
What is the total surface area of the cylinder to the nearest square inch? 
a)
625 in2
b)
1300 in2
c)
1046 in2
d)
414 in2
10.

Find the total Surface Area of the cylinder. Round to the nearest tenth.

a)

3015.9 cm2

b)

1155.5 cm2

c)

578.1 cm2

d)

779.1 cm2

11.

Find the total surface area.

a)

138.16

b)

113

c)

25.1

d)

226.1

12.

Find the lateral surface area.

a)

62.8

b)

37.7

c)

6.3

d)

31.4

13.

Find the total surface area.

a)

45.2

b)

100.5

c)

55.3

d)

155.7

14.

Find the lateral surface area.

a)

251.2

b)

653.1

c)

2009.6

d)

401.9

15.

Find the total surface area of the following figures, then order the answers from least to greatest.

a)

A cylinder with a radius of 2 m and height of 5 m.

b)

A cylinder with a diameter of 10 m and height of 2 m.

c)

A cylinder with a radius of 3.8 m and height of 7 m.

d)

A cylinder with a diameter of 15 m and height of 7 m.

1)
2)
3)
4)
16.

Find the lateral surface area. The diameter is 18 ft.

a)

7121.5

b)

1780.4

c)

395.6

d)

197.8

17.

Find the total surface area.

a)
140.25 cm2
b)
439.82 cm2
c)
219.91 cm2
d)
192.25 cm2
18.

Find the total surface area of the cylinder.

a)

175.84 mm2

b)

709.89 mm2

c)

75.36 mm2

d)

100.48 mm2

19.

Find the total surface area of the cylinder.

a)

12.56 in2

b)

6.28 in2

c)

39.44 in2

d)

18.84 in2

20.

What is the total surface area formula for a cylinder?

a)
SA = πrl + πr2
b)
SA = 2πrh + 2πr2
c)
SA = 4πr2
d)
SA = πr2h
Answer Key

SURFACE AREA OF CYLINDERS

Total questions: 20

1.
b) one - half
2.
c)

138.5 cm2

3.
Lateral Surface Area

S = Ph

S = 2πrh

Total Surface Area

S = Ph + 2B

S = 2πrh + 2πr2

4.
301.6
5.
b) 1300 in2
6.
d) 816 m2
7.
b) 477.28 cm2
8.
d)

100.53 square cm

9.
b) 1300 in2
10.
b)

1155.5 cm2

11.
a)

138.16

12.
d)

31.4

13.
d)

155.7

14.
a)

251.2

15.
a, b, c, d
16.
d)

197.8

17.
b) 439.82 cm2
18.
a)

175.84 mm2

19.
d)

18.84 in2

20.
b) SA = 2πrh + 2πr2

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FAQs

What does the Surface Area of Cylinders worksheet cover?

This Grade 8 worksheet focuses on calculating the lateral and total surface area of cylinders from radius, diameter, and height measurements. Its 20 items include multiple-choice calculations, formula classification, a dropdown response, and an ordering task, so students practice choosing the correct formula, interpreting square units, rounding results, and comparing answers.

How can I use this worksheet to teach surface area of cylinders?

Introduce the relationship between radius and diameter, then have students identify whether each item asks for the curved lateral surface only or the entire cylinder, including both circular bases. Model one calculation using the appropriate formula and unit, and use the worksheet’s classification item to discuss why S = 2πrh differs from S = 2πrh + 2πr² before assigning the calculation and ordering questions.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this cylinder surface-area worksheet?

Watch for students using the diameter as the radius without dividing by 2, or using the total-surface-area formula when a question asks for lateral surface area. Students may also omit the two circular bases, report cubic instead of square units, or fail to follow the requested rounding; the formula-classification and least-to-greatest ordering items can reveal these errors clearly.

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