Triangular prism volume
Triangular prism volume: use triangle base, triangle perpendicular height, prism length. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.
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Formula & explanation
V = ½ × triangle base × triangle height × prism length
Variables & units
- Triangle base
- m · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
- Triangle perpendicular height
- m · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
- Prism length
- m · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
Worked example
3 × 4 / 2 × 5 = 30 m³.
Assumptions
Prism length is perpendicular to its triangular cross-section.
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