How to Calculate Square Pyramid
What is Square Pyramid?
A square pyramid has a square base and four triangular faces meeting at a point (apex). The Great Pyramid of Giza is the most famous example. Volume is always ⅓ of a prism with the same base and height.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Volume = (1/3) × base area × height
- 2Slant height = √(h² + (a/2)²) for square base
- 3Lateral area = (1/2) × perimeter × slant height
Worked Examples
Input
b=8, h=12
Result
V=256, SA=304
Slant=√(16+144)=12.65
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