How to Calculate and Solve for the Height, Base Edge and Area of a Square Pyramid | Nickzom Calculator
Last Updated on February 17, 2024
The image above is a square pyramid. To calculate the area of a square pyramid, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are base edge (a) and height (h).
The formula for calculating the area of a square pyramid:
A = a² + 2a√((a² / 4) + h²)
Where;
A = Area of a square pyramid
a = Base edge of the square pyramid
h = Height of the square pyramid
Let’s solve for an example;
Find the area of a square pyramid when the base edge (a) given is 8 cm with a height (h) of 12 cm.
This implies that;
a = Base edge of the square pyramid = 8 cm
h = Height of the square pyramid = 12 cm
A = a² + 2a√((a² / 4) + h²)
A = 8² + 2 x 8√((8² / 4) + 12²)
Then, A = 64 + 16√((64 / 4) + 144)
A = 64 + 16√(16 + 144)
A = 64 + (16)(√160)
So, A = 64 + (16)(12.65)
A = 64 + 202.3857
A = 266.386
Therefore, the area of the square pyramid is 266.386 cm2.
How to Calculate the Area of a Square Pyramid Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the area of a square pyramid.
To get the answer and workings of the area of a square pyramid using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Mensuration under the Mathematics section
Now, click on Area of a square pyramid under Mensuration
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the area of a square pyramid according to the respective parameters which are the base edge (a) and height (h).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the example above where the base edge (a) is 8 cm and height (h) is 12 cm.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the area of a square pyramid and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
