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Pyramid Frustum Volume Calculator

Calculate pyramid-frustum volume from the two parallel base areas and height.

Lower base areaUpper base areaPerpendicular height

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How this result was calculated

The formula, your substituted values, and the evaluated result are shown below.

The two bases must be parallel and similar. Base entries are areas. The result uses cubic units.

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How the Pyramid Frustum Volume Calculator works

Calculate pyramid-frustum volume from the two parallel base areas and height.

Formula

height × (baseArea1+baseArea2+√(baseArea1 × baseArea2)) ÷ 3

How to use this calculator

Enter every measurement using one consistent length or angle unit.
Select Calculate to evaluate the formula.
Review the substituted values in the calculation explanation.

Interpretation and limitations

The two bases must be parallel and similar. Base entries are areas. The result uses cubic units. Decimal answers are rounded for display; retain additional precision for subsequent calculations.

Geometry collection

This calculator belongs to the Solid Geometry section of the Math calculator library.