Triangular Prism Volume Calculator
Quickly calculate the volume of a triangular prism by entering the base and height of the triangle and the prism's length.
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Volume (V):
Formula Used: V = 1/2 * b * h * l
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Understanding Triangular Prism Volume
A triangular prism is a three-sided prism; it is a polyhedron made of a triangular base, a translated copy, and 3 faces joining corresponding sides. The volume of a triangular prism is the amount of space it occupies.
Formula: The volume (V) of a triangular prism is calculated using the formula:
V = 1/2 * base * height * length
- Base (b): The base of the triangular face.
- Height (h): The height of the triangular face (perpendicular to the base).
- Length (l): The length of the prism (the distance between the triangular faces).
This calculator simplifies the process of finding the volume, making it easy for students, educators, and anyone needing to perform quick and accurate volume calculations for triangular prisms.