Rectangle area
Geometry
How to calculate pyramid volume
This tool calculates pyramid volume from Base area, Height. Enter each quantity in its labelled field, then use the formula below to check the calculation.
Formula
base area × height ÷ 3
Worked example
- Base area
- 25
- Height
- 9
Applying the formula to these values gives 75 cubic units.
What should I check?
Find the area, perimeter, surface area or volume of common shapes. Use consistent length units: metres produce square metres for areas and cubic metres for volumes.
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