Volume of a Pyramid

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Volume of a Pyramid

Volume of a Pyramid
\[V = \frac{1}{3}Bh\]

Variables

V = volume (m³)
B = base area (m²)
h = vertical height of the pyramid (m)

Description

What is this formula?

This formula calculates the volume of a pyramid by multiplying the area of its base by its height and dividing the result by three.


When to use it

Use this formula when determining the internal volume or occupied space of pyramid-shaped structures.


Example

If a pyramid has:

base area = 20 m²

height = 9 m


V = (20 × 9) / 3

V = 60 m³


Applications

- Geometry and mathematics

- Architecture and construction

- Engineering calculations

- Structural design

- Educational and scientific analysis


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