How this calculation works
Calculate the volume cut between two similar rectangular sections of a pyramid.
THE FORMULA
V = h(A₁+A₂+√(A₁A₂))/3 for similar parallel endsA worked example
Areas 48 and 12 with height 6 give volume 168.
Good to know
The end rectangles must be similar and aligned.
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Read the result
Calculate the volume cut between two similar rectangular sections of a pyramid.
The primary result is labeled “Volume”. Keep the input definitions in view when comparing this result with another method.
Try a related calculation
The end rectangles must be similar and aligned.
For a related exercise, try the circle calculator.
A few questions, answered
How can I check the default inputs by hand?
Areas 48 and 12 with height 6 give volume 168.
Which rule does this calculator apply?
V = h(A₁+A₂+√(A₁A₂))/3 for similar parallel ends