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Every right prism — triangular, rectangular, hexagonal, any cross-section — has volume = base cross-sectional area × height (length). Enter those two numbers directly.
V = B × h — enter dimensions, get the result with steps.
V = B × h
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B | Base cross-sectional area |
| h | Perpendicular height/length |
Cross-section 25 cm² extruded 12 cm → V = 300 cm³. A house-shaped profile works identically.
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Yes — as long as the cross-section is constant along the height, V = B × h holds.
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Content updated: September 2026