Volume of Pyramid Calculator

Find the volume of pyramid from base area and height using V = (1/3) × B × h.

Calculate Volume of Pyramid

What is Volume of Pyramid Calculator?

The Pyramid Volume Calculator is a specialized tool designed to help you quickly and accurately calculate the volume of pyramid objects. This calculator is essential for students, engineers, architects, and anyone working with pyramid shapes in their projects.

Use this free tool to calculate the volume of pyramid from base area and height swiftly. If you need the exact volume of pyramid, this calculator provides step-by-step guidance and precise results.

What Problems Can This Tool Solve?

  • Calculate the volume of pyramid-shaped structures
  • Determine the capacity of pyramid containers
  • Find the volume of pyramid building elements
  • Calculate material requirements for pyramid objects
  • Solve geometry problems involving pyramids

How to Calculate Volume of a Pyramid

Calculating the volume of a pyramid is straightforward when you understand the formula and have the correct measurements.

Volume Formula

V = (1/3) × B × h

Parameter Explanation

Base Area (B)

  • • Area of the base polygon
  • • Must be positive number
  • • Units: cm², m², mm², in², ft²

Height (h)

  • • Perpendicular distance from base to apex
  • • Must be positive number
  • • Units: cm, m, mm, in, ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a pyramid and a cone?

A pyramid has a polygonal base (triangle, square, etc.), while a cone has a circular base. Both use the same volume formula: (1/3) × base area × height.

How do I calculate the base area?

The base area depends on the shape of the base. For a square base: side², for a triangular base: (1/2) × base × height, etc.

What units should I use?

Use consistent units. If base area is in cm² and height is in cm, the volume will be in cm³.

Tips & Notes

  • • Pyramid volume is one-third of prism volume with same base and height
  • • Base area must be in square units
  • • Height is perpendicular distance from base to apex
  • • Works for any polygonal base shape