Triangular Bipyramid Calculation

Calculators and formulas for a triangular bipyramid (Johnson solid J12))


The triangular bipyramid is a double tetrahedron. The sides of the pyramid consist of 6 equilateral triangles. The triangular bipyramid belongs to the group of Johnson solids (J12)

To perform the calculation select the property you know from the menu and enter its value. Then click on the 'Calculate' button.


Triangular Bipyramid Calculator

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Edge length a
Volume V
Surface area S
Height h

Triangular Bipyramid

Triangular Bipyramid Formulas


Volume (\(\small{V}\))

\(\displaystyle V=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{6}·a^3 \;\;\;\;≈ 0.2357 ·a^3\)

Surface area (\(\small{S}\))

\(\displaystyle S= \frac{3·\sqrt{3}}{2}· a^2\;\;\;\;≈ 2.598 ·a^2\)

Height (\(\small{h}\))

\(\displaystyle h=\frac{2·\sqrt{6}}{3} · a\;\;\;\;≈1.633 ·a \)

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