Geometry
Prism volume
The cross-section swept along the length of the prism.
The Formula
volume = triangle area x length
The cross-section swept along the length of the prism.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| V | Volume | cubic length units | The space enclosed by the prism. |
| A | Triangle area | square length units | The cross-sectional area. |
| L | Length | same length unit | How far the cross-section extends. |
What Each Symbol Means
Vcubic length units
Volume
The space enclosed by the prism.
Asquare length units
Triangle area
The cross-sectional area.
Lsame length unit
Length
How far the cross-section extends.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate the volume of a triangular prism page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate The Volume Of A Triangular Prism, filed under Math. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.