Pyramid Volume Calculator
Volume = base area × perpendicular height ÷ 3.
Inputs and units
- Base area (square units): Enter your value in the format and unit shown.
- Perpendicular height (same length unit): Enter your value in the format and unit shown.
Calculation method
Volume = base area × perpendicular height ÷ 3.
Worked example
The example values are: Base area (square units) = 20; Perpendicular height (same length unit) = 9
- Volume (cubic units): 60
Assumptions and limitations
Use perpendicular height, not slant height.
Using your result
Select Calculate after changing inputs. Copy result copies the displayed output; Download result saves a text file. Reset returns the form to its example inputs. Calculations run in your browser.
Pyramid Volume Calculator FAQs
What method does this calculator use?
Volume = base area × perpendicular height ÷ 3.
What should I check before using the result?
Use perpendicular height, not slant height.