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Pyramid Volume Calculator

Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device

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Volume

120.0000

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How to use the Pyramid Volume Calculator

The Pyramid Volume Calculator works out your volume in an instant. Enter base area and height and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the base area.
  2. Enter the height.
  3. Read off your volume — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Pyramid Volume Calculator uses the formula:

Volume = Base area × Height ÷ 3

Worked example

For example, with base area of 36 and height of 10, the volume is 120.0000.

Inputs used
Base area 36
Height 10
Results
Volume 120.0000

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Key terms explained

Volume
The amount of three-dimensional space an object occupies, measured in cubic units.
Area
The amount of two-dimensional space a shape covers, measured in square units.

Frequently asked questions

Use one third of base area times height. A base area of 36 and height of 10 give a volume of 120.

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

No. The formula works for any base, square, triangular or otherwise, as long as you enter its area.

Use the vertical height from the base to the apex, not the slanted face length.

The Pyramid Volume Calculator uses the formula: Volume = Base area × Height ÷ 3. For example, with base area of 36 and height of 10, the volume is 120.0000.

Enter the base area. Enter the height. Read off your volume — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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