Pyramid Volume Calculator

Calculate the volume and surface area of a square pyramid from base side length and height.

Volume

96.0000

Base Area36.0000
Lateral Sa102.5280
Total Sa138.5280

Square Pyramid Formulas

Volume

V = (1/3) × base² × h

Slant Height

l = sqrt(h² + (base/2)²)

The slant height runs from the apex to the midpoint of a base edge.

Surface Area

  • Base area = base²
  • Lateral area = 2 × base × slant height
  • Total area = base² + 2 × base × slant height
  • Example Calculation

    Square pyramid with base side 6 and height 8.

    1. 01Volume = (1/3) × 36 × 8 = 96
    2. 02Slant height = √(64 + 9) = √73 ≈ 8.544
    3. 03Lateral SA = 2 × 6 × 8.544 ≈ 102.53
    4. 04Total SA = 36 + 102.53 ≈ 138.53

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