Truncated Square Pyramid

This function calculates the volume and surface of a truncated square pyramid.

To perform the calculation, enter the length of the base side a, the top side b and the height. Then click the 'Calculate' button.

Truncated Pyramid Calculator  Input Delete Entries Base side a Top side b Height h Decimal places 0 1 2 3 4 6  Results Volume V Lateral area A Surface area S

Formulas of truncated square pyramid

Volume	\(\displaystyle V=\frac{(a^2 +ab +b^2) · h }{3}\)
Lateral area	\(\displaystyle A=2(a+b) \sqrt{\left(\frac{a-b}{2}\right)^2 + h^2}\)
Surface area	\(\displaystyle S= A+a^2+b^2 \)
Height	\(\displaystyle h= \frac{3·V}{a^2+ab+b^2} \)