Pyramid Volume Calculator
Find the volume of a square pyramid from base and height.
A third of the box
A pyramid holds one-third the volume of a prism with the same base and height. This calculator computes the volume of a square-based pyramid, plus its slant height.
A square pyramid with a base side of 6 and height of 4 has a volume of 48 and a slant height of 5. Enter your dimensions for exact values.
Accurate and private
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the formula?
Volume is one-third of the base area times the height. For a square base, that is a third of the side squared times the height.
What is slant height?
The distance from the apex down the middle of a face; the tool reports it for a square pyramid.
Does it work for other bases?
This version uses a square base. For other bases, multiply a third of the base area by the height.
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