3D Pyramid Explorer

Interactive geometry — Volume & Surface Area of a Square Pyramid

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Measurements

Volume:16.00 units³
Surface Area:48.00 units²
Base Area:16.00 units²
Slant Height:3.61 units

Formulas

Base Area (B) = w²

Volume (V) = ⅓ × B × h

Slant Height (s) = √((w/2)² + h²)

Surface Area (SA) = B + 2 × w × s

How to Use

• Drag to rotate the pyramid in 3D

• Scroll to zoom in / out

• Adjust sliders to change dimensions

• Watch measurements update in real-time

Key Terms

Apex — top point of the pyramid

Base — bottom square face

Slant Height — distance from apex to the midpoint of a base edge

Lateral Face — each of the four triangular sides

Did You Know?

The Great Pyramid of Giza has a base width of ~230 m and original height of ~146 m — one of the largest structures ever built!