Regular triangular pyramid calculator
Regular triangular pyramid
A regular triangular pyramid is a three-dimensional solid with a base that is an equilateral triangle and three congruent triangular faces that meet at a single point called the apex. Here’s the information needed to calculate the surface area and volume of a regular triangular pyramid:
- Length of a side of the base (l)
- Height of the pyramid (h)
Formula for Slant Height: The slant height (s) of a regular triangular pyramid can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem:
s = √(l² – (h/2)²)
Formula for Surface Area: The surface area of a regular triangular pyramid can be calculated using the following formula:
A = (l²√3)/4 + 3 × (l × s)/2
Formula for Volume: The volume of a regular triangular pyramid can be calculated using the following formula:
V = (l²h)/12√2
Steps to Calculate Surface Area and Volume:
- Determine the length of a side of the base (l).
- Determine the height of the pyramid (h).
- Calculate the slant height of the pyramid using the formula: s = √(l² – (h/2)²)
- Calculate the surface area of the regular triangular pyramid using the formula: A = (l²√3)/4 + 3 × (l × s)/2
- Calculate the volume of the regular triangular pyramid using the formula: V = (l²h)/12√2
Note: π represents the mathematical constant pi, which is approximately equal to 3.14159.
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