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Pyramid Calculator
Calculate volume, surface area, slant height, and dimensions of a square pyramid
Square Pyramid Calculator
Understanding Square Pyramids
A square pyramid is a 3D shape with a square base and four triangular faces that meet at a single point called the apex. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the most famous example of a square pyramid.
Key Properties:
- 5 vertices (4 base corners + 1 apex)
- 8 edges (4 base edges + 4 lateral edges)
- 5 faces (1 square base + 4 triangular faces)
- Volume = 1/3 of prism with same base and height
Pyramid Formulas
V = (1/3)a²h
Volume
l = √(h² + (a/2)²)
Slant height
A_lateral = 2al
Lateral surface area
A_total = a² + 2al
Total surface area