Octahedron Volume Calculator

Easily calculate the volume of a regular octahedron with our interactive tool. Visualize the shape in 3D and copy the result with a click.

Calculate Volume

Enter the edge length of the regular octahedron to calculate its volume.

Edge Length (a):

units

Volume (V):

V =

units³

3D Visualization

Interactive 3D visualization of a regular octahedron.

Formula

The volume of a regular octahedron is given by the formula:

$$V = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{3} a^3$$

Where 'a' is the length of an edge of the octahedron.

About Octahedron Volume

An octahedron is a polyhedron with eight faces, twelve edges, and six vertices. A regular octahedron is one of the five Platonic solids, formed by eight equilateral triangles, with four meeting at each vertex. The volume of a regular octahedron can be calculated using the formula V = (√2/3) * a³, where 'a' is the length of an edge. This calculator helps you quickly find the volume by simply inputting the edge length. Octahedrons appear in various fields, from crystallography to geometry, making understanding their properties essential.