What is the volume formula?
V = (1/3) × base area × height.
Triangular Pyramid Volume Calculator
Use V = (1/3) × base area × height for a pyramid with a triangular base.
Enter base area and height
Provide positive base area and perpendicular height to the apex.
About this calculator
How to use Triangular Pyramid Volume Calculator, plus the formulas and logic behind the results.
Tool description
Any pyramid volume is one-third the product of base area and perpendicular height to the apex.
How to use
- Enter the triangular base area.
- Enter the pyramid height.
- Select Calculate.
- Read the volume.
Formulas & reference
V = (1/3) B h
Pyramid tips
- Height is perpendicular to the base plane
- Same formula for any base shape
- Cone is the circular-base analogue
- Units: area×length → volume
Calculation logic
Multiplies base area by height and divides by 3 after positivity checks.
Base area can be computed separately (for example (1/2)bh for the triangle).
Triangular Pyramid Volume Calculator FAQ
Common questions about this calculator and how to use the results.
Does the triangle need to be equilateral?
No. Only the base area and height matter for volume.
What is height?
The perpendicular distance from the apex to the base plane.
Can I enter base sides instead?
First compute the triangular base area, then use this tool.
Is a tetrahedron included?
A triangular pyramid includes tetrahedra; use base area and height.
Must inputs be positive?
Yes.