Math

Square Pyramid Volume Calculator

Find the volume of a square pyramid.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Volume 75
Formula: V = ⅓ · base² · height
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Base edge = 5
3. Height = 9
4.
5. Volume = 75
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The volume of any pyramid is one-third of its base area times height.

The math behind it

For a square base, V = ⅓·b²·h.

Worked Example

Base 5, height 9 → ⅓·25·9 = 75.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why one-third?

A pyramid fills exactly one-third of the prism with the same base and height.

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