How To Find Surface Area Of A Rectangular Prism?

Identify the three dimensions of the rectangular prism: length, width, and height

Find the area of each pair of opposite faces:

Length × width

Length × height

Width × height

Add the areas of all six faces:

2(length × width) + 2(length × height) + 2(width × height)

Use the formula: Surface Area = 2lw + 2lh + 2wh

Substitute the given measurements into the formula

Calculate the result in square units

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