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Surface Area and Volume

Rochelle McGowan

Created by Rochelle McGowan

12 questions

7th Grade

Math

Updated Aug 2026

This Grade 7 mathematics worksheet gives students focused practice finding the surface area and volume of three-dimensional figures. Across 12 fill-in-the-blank questions, students calculate surface area and volume for prisms and cylinders, entering numerical answers rather than selecting from choices. The set includes repeated practice with both measures so students must identify which quantity each item asks for and apply the appropriate calculation. The worksheet is useful for guided practice, independent work, homework, or a quick check of students’ ability to distinguish surface area from volume. Cylinder items include decimal answers, while prism items provide additional repetition across the two measurement types. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key, making it practical for Grade 7 math instruction and review.

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Surface Area and Volume

Total questions: 12

Name
Class
Date
1.
Find the SURFACE AREA of the prism.

Find the SURFACE AREA of the prism.



(a)  

2.
Find the VOLUME of this prism.

Find the VOLUME of this prism.



(a)  

3.
Find the SURFACE AREA of the prism.

Find the SURFACE AREA of the prism.

(a)  

4.
Find the VOLUME of the prism.

Find the VOLUME of the prism.

(a)  

5.
Find the SURFACE AREA of the cylinder.

Find the SURFACE AREA of the cylinder.

(a)  

6.
Find the VOLUME of the cylinder.

Find the VOLUME of the cylinder.

(a)  

7.
Find the SURFACE AREA of the prism.

Find the SURFACE AREA of the prism.

(a)  

8.
Find the VOLUME of the prism.

Find the VOLUME of the prism.

(a)  

9.
Find the SURFACE AREA of the cylinder.

Find the SURFACE AREA of the cylinder.

(a)  

10.
Find the VOLUME of the cylinder.

Find the VOLUME of the cylinder.

(a)  

11.
Find the SURFACE AREA of the prism.

Find the SURFACE AREA of the prism.

(a)  

12.
Find the VOLUME of the prism.

Find the VOLUME of the prism.

(a)  

WaygroundAnswer Key

Surface Area and Volume

Total questions: 12

1.
144
2.
96
3.
800
4.
1500
5.
1123.12
6.
2787.38
7.
222
8.
90
9.
1156.11
10.
3015.93
11.
164
12.
120

FAQs

What does this surface area and volume worksheet cover?

This Grade 7 worksheet covers calculating the surface area and volume of prisms and cylinders. Its 12 fill-in-the-blank items require students to identify the requested measure and enter a numerical answer, including decimal results for cylinder calculations.

How can I use this worksheet to teach surface area and volume?

Introduce the difference between surface area and volume, then model how students choose the appropriate calculation for a prism or cylinder. As students complete the fill-in-the-blank items, ask them to explain whether each problem measures the outside faces or the space inside the solid and to show the steps behind their numerical answer.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Watch for students using a volume calculation when an item asks for surface area, or treating surface area as if it measures the space inside a solid. Students may also confuse the prism and cylinder calculations or make errors when entering and rounding the decimal answers for the cylinder items.

How do I assign and grade this surface area and volume worksheet?

On Wayground, assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also provides an option for schools reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or font size so the surface area and volume prompts are easier to read and complete. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the prism and cylinder questions into another language when that support is relevant.

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