3D Pyramid Explorer
Interactive geometry — Volume & Surface Area of a Square Pyramid
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Base Area (B) = w²
Volume (V) = ⅓ × B × h
Slant Height (s) = √((w/2)² + h²)
Surface Area (SA) = B + 2 × w × s
How to Use
• Drag to rotate the pyramid in 3D
• Scroll to zoom in / out
• Adjust sliders to change dimensions
• Watch measurements update in real-time
Key Terms
Apex — top point of the pyramid
Base — bottom square face
Slant Height — distance from apex to the midpoint of a base edge
Lateral Face — each of the four triangular sides
Did You Know?
The Great Pyramid of Giza has a base width of ~230 m and original height of ~146 m — one of the largest structures ever built!