To find the area of a figure on a 1-cm grid, count the number of 1-cm squares it covers.<br><br>
&bull; Count the full 1-cm squares inside the figure.<br>
&bull; If there are half-squares, combine pairs to make full squares.<br>
&bull; Total count of full squares = area in cm&sup2;.<br>
&bull; The figure covers 6 squares.<br><br>
Final Answer: 6 cm&sup2;