{"id":35235,"date":"2023-11-08T21:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T21:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=35235"},"modified":"2024-02-05T16:20:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T16:20:10","slug":"hexagonal-pyramid-definition-properties-formulas-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/hexagonal-pyramid","title":{"rendered":"Hexagonal Pyramid &#8211; Definition, Properties, Formulas, Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-5715ef2b-4aa3-4ae2-8343-940d925fb050\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/hexagonal-pyramid#0-what-is-a-hexagonal-pyramid>What Is a Hexagonal Pyramid?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/hexagonal-pyramid#2-properties-of-hexagonal-pyramid>Properties of Hexagonal Pyramid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/hexagonal-pyramid#3-volume-of-hexagonal-pyramid>Volume of Hexagonal Pyramid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/hexagonal-pyramid#10-solved-examples-on-hexagonal-pyramid>Solved Examples on Hexagonal Pyramid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/hexagonal-pyramid#11-practice-problems-on-hexagonal-pyramid>Practice Problems on Hexagonal Pyramid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/hexagonal-pyramid#12-frequently-asked-questions-about-hexagonal-pyramid>Frequently Asked Questions about Hexagonal Pyramid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-a-hexagonal-pyramid\">What Is a Hexagonal Pyramid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In geometry, a hexagonal pyramid is a pyramid with a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/hexagon\"><strong>hexagon<\/strong><\/a><strong> as a base and 6 triangular lateral faces.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lateral faces of a regular hexagonal pyramid may be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/isosceles-triangle\">isosceles triangles<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/equilateral-triangle\">equilateral triangles<\/a>. The lateral faces join together at a common point called apex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hexagonal pyramid has only 1 base in the shape of a hexagon. It has 7 faces, 7 vertices, and 12 edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hexagonal-pyramid.png\" alt=\"Hexagonal pyramid\" class=\"wp-image-35557\" title=\"Hexagonal pyramid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hexagonal-pyramid.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hexagonal-pyramid-300x148.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/pyramid\">pyramid<\/a> is a 3D figure or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/geometric-solid\">geometric solid<\/a>. It has a flat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/polygon\">polygon<\/a> base. All the other faces are triangles and are called lateral faces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different types of pyramids are named after the shape of their bases. For example, a pyramid with a triangle for a base is called a triangular pyramid. A square pyramid has a square base. Similarly a hexagonal pyramid has a hexagonal base.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the image given below to know various types of pyramids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/types-of-pyramids.png\" alt=\"Types of pyramids\" class=\"wp-image-35559\" title=\"Types of pyramids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/types-of-pyramids.png 611w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/types-of-pyramids-300x242.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-definition-of-hexagonal-pyramid\">Definition of Hexagonal Pyramid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A hexagonal pyramid is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/3-dimensional\">3D figure<\/a> that has the base in the shape of a hexagon and the sides or faces in the shape of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/triangle\">triangle<\/a>. A hexagonal pyramid is also known as a heptahedron.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A regular hexagonal pyramid has a regular hexagon at its base. It is characterized by a straight and uniform structure. The lateral faces of a regular pyramid are congruent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/isosceles-triangle\">isosceles triangles<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An irregular hexagonal pyramid is a pyramid whose base is an irregular hexagon.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A right regular pyramid is a hexagonal pyramid with a regular hexagon at its base. Its apex is right above the center of the base, and it forms a right angle with the center of the base and any other vertex.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pyramid is considered oblique when not all of its lateral triangles are isosceles, and its apex is not aligned with the center of the base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-worksheets-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Worksheets<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/complete-the-number-pyramid\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/complete-the-number-pyramid.jpeg\" alt=\"Complete the Number Pyramid Worksheet\">\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/fill-the-number-pyramid\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/fill-the-number-pyramid.jpeg\" alt=\"Fill the Number Pyramid Worksheet\">\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/subtract-to-complete-the-number-pyramid\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/subtract-to-complete-the-number-pyramid.jpeg\" alt=\"Subtract to Complete the Number Pyramid Worksheet\">\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div><p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">More Worksheets<\/a><\/p><button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><\/button><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-worksheets-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; 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Let&#8217;s take a look at the image given below and learn the properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/properties-of-a-hexagonal-pyramid.png\" alt=\"Properties of a hexagonal pyramid\" class=\"wp-image-35560\" title=\"Properties of a hexagonal pyramid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/properties-of-a-hexagonal-pyramid.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/properties-of-a-hexagonal-pyramid-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The base of a hexagonal pyramid is a hexagon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hexagonal pyramid is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/polyhedron\">polyhedron<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;6 isosceles triangles make up the lateral faces of a hexagonal pyramid, which are raised up against the base and joined at a common point at the top known as the apex.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hexagonal pyramid has a total of 7 vertices, 6 at its base and 1 at its top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hexagonal pyramid has 12 edges out of which&nbsp; 6 connect the triangle edges to the main vertex and the 6 edges of the base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hexagonal pyramid has seven faces in total, one for each side of the triangle, plus one base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-volume-of-hexagonal-pyramid\">Volume of Hexagonal Pyramid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/volume\">Volume<\/a> is defined as the space occupied within the boundaries of an object in three-dimensional space. Thus, the volume of the hexagonal pyramid is the space occupied by the hexagonal pyramid. It is measured in cubic units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the image given below. It shows the dimensions of a hexagonal pyramid that are used to find the volume of the pyramid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/volume-of-hexagonal-pyramid.png\" alt=\"Volume of hexagonal pyramid\" class=\"wp-image-35561\" title=\"Volume of hexagonal pyramid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/volume-of-hexagonal-pyramid.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/volume-of-hexagonal-pyramid-300x284.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hexagonal pyramid volume formula is given by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Volume of Hexagonal Pyramid = (a \u00d7<\/strong> <strong>b \u00d7<\/strong> <strong>h) cubic units<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>where, a = apothem length = length from the center of the base to any point on the base<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b = base length<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;h = height of the pyramid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>If the triangles are equilateral triangles and the apothem is not given, we can find the volume using the following formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Volume of hexagonal Pyramid <\/strong>$= \\frac{\\sqrt{3}}{2} \\times b^{2} \\times h$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>where&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b is the side of the base and h is the height of the hexagonal pyramid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-surface-area-of-hexagonal-pyramid\">Surface Area of Hexagonal Pyramid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The total surface area of a regular pyramid is the sum of the areas of its lateral faces and its base. Let us see both the formula of the hexagonal pyramid &#8211; base area and surface area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The formula for surface area of base is&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Base Area of Hexagonal Pyramid = 3ab&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>where, a = apothem length<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b = base length&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lateral Surface Area of Hexagonal Pyramid = 3bs&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>where, b = base length<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;s = slant height<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Surface Area (TSA) of Hexagonal Pyramid = (3ab + 3bs)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>where, a = apothem length<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b = base length<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>s = slant height<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-hexagonal-pyramid-net\">Hexagonal Pyramid Net<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The net of a hexagonal pyramid is a two-dimensional shape that, when folded and assembled, creates a hexagonal pyramid. When the pyramid is unfolded or flattened, you can observe the six triangles and a hexagonal base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the image given below to understand the structure better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/net-of-a-hexagonal-pyramid.png\" alt=\"Net of a hexagonal pyramid\" class=\"wp-image-35562\" title=\"Net of a hexagonal pyramid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/net-of-a-hexagonal-pyramid.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/net-of-a-hexagonal-pyramid-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-does-a-hexagonal-pyramid-have-rectangular-faces\">Does a Hexagonal Pyramid Have Rectangular Faces?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hexagonal pyramid has triangular lateral faces while the base has a hexagonal face. On the other hand, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/hexagonal-prism\">hexagonal prism<\/a> has 6 rectangular lateral faces and 2 hexagonal top and bottom faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hexagonal-pyramid-v-hexagonal-prism.png\" alt=\"Hexagonal pyramid v. hexagonal prism\" class=\"wp-image-35563\" title=\"Hexagonal pyramid v. hexagonal prism\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hexagonal-pyramid-v-hexagonal-prism.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hexagonal-pyramid-v-hexagonal-prism-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-faces-edges-and-vertices-of-a-hexagonal-pyramid\">Faces, Edges, and Vertices of a Hexagonal Pyramid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How Many Vertices Does a Hexagonal Pyramid Have?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A hexagonal pyramid has a hexagonal shaped base with 6 isosceles triangular lateral faces. The hexagonal base has 6 vertices. There is one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/vertex\">vertex<\/a> at which all the six lateral triangles meet. So, a hexagonal pyramid has 7 vertices in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How Many Faces Does a Hexagonal Pyramid Have?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A hexagonal pyramid has a hexagonal shaped base with 6 isosceles triangular lateral faces.It has a face for each side plus the base, and so it has a total of 7 faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How Many Edges Does a Hexagonal Pyramid Have?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A hexagonal pyramid has 12 edges. 6 edges on the base and&nbsp; 6 edges connecting each of the hexagon\u2019s vertices to the peak of the pyramid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/elements-of-hexagonal-pyramid.png\" alt=\"Elements of Hexagonal Pyramid\" class=\"wp-image-35564\" title=\"Elements of Hexagonal Pyramid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/elements-of-hexagonal-pyramid.png 614w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/elements-of-hexagonal-pyramid-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-facts-about-hexagonal-pyramid\">Facts about Hexagonal Pyramid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A hexagonal pyramid has 7 faces, 7 vertices, and 12 edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The volume of the hexagonal pyramid is the space occupied by the hexagonal pyramid and is calculated using the formula $V = a  \\times b \\times h$&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>where, a = apothem length,&nbsp; b = base length and h = height of the pyramid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hexagonal pyramid is also called a heptahedron. It is a polyhedron.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surface area of a regular hexagonal pyramid =&nbsp; (3ab + 3bs) square units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>where, a is the apothem of the pyramid, b is the base, s is the slant height of the pyramid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we learned about the hexagonal pyramid, its properties, and important formulas to find its volume and the surface area. Let\u2019s solve some examples and practice MCQs for better comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-solved-examples-on-hexagonal-pyramid\">Solved Examples on Hexagonal Pyramid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 1: Calculate the volume of a hexagonal pyramid with apothem length of 4 in, base length as 5 in, and height as 6 in.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a = Apothem length = 4 in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b = Base length = 5 in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>h = Height = 6 in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hexagonal pyramid volume = a \u00d7 b \u00d7 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volume = 4 \u00d7 5 \u00d7 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volume $= 120\\; in^{3}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The volume of the hexagonal pyramid is $120\\; in^{3}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 2:&nbsp; Calculate the base area and surface area of a hexagonal pyramid, if the apothem length is 8 inches, base length is 12 inches, and slant height is 16 inches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apothem length = 8 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Base length = 12 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slant height = 16 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Base area = 3ab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Base area = 3 \u00d7 8 \u00d712<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Base area $= 288\\; in^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lateral surface area = 3bs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lateral surface area = 3 \u00d7 12 \u00d7 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lateral surface area $= 576\\; in^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surface area = (3ab + 3bs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Surface area = (288 + 576)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surface area $= 864\\; in^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The base area and surface area of hexagonal pyramid is 288&nbsp; in2 and 864 in2 respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 3: Lisa&nbsp; has a hexagonal pyramid shaped toy with apothem length of 2 in, base length as 4 in and height of 6 in. What is the volume of the toy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apothem length = 2 in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Base length = 4 in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Height = 6 in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hexagonal pyramid volume = a \u00d7 b \u00d7 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volume = 2 \u00d7 4 \u00d7 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volume $= 48\\; in^{3}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The volume of the toy is $48\\; in^{3}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 4: Find the height of a hexagonal pyramid when the volume (V) of the pyramid is 169 <\/strong><strong>i<\/strong><strong>n<\/strong><strong>3<\/strong><strong>, the base (b) length of the pyramid is 10 inches and the apothem (a) of the pyramid is 8 inches&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volume $= 169\\; in^{3}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a = 8 inches&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b = 10 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>h = ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volume of hexagonal pyramid $= a \u00d7 b \u00d7 h$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>169 = 8 \u00d7 10 \u00d7 h<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>h $= \\frac{169}{80}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>h = 2.11 inches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the height of the hexagonal pyramid is 2.11 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-practice-problems-on-hexagonal-pyramid\">Practice Problems on Hexagonal Pyramid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Hexagonal Pyramid - Definition, Properties, Formulas, Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following is an incorrect statement about a hexagonal pyramid?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">It has 6 faces.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">It has a hexagon at the base.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">It has 7 vertices.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">It has 12 edges.<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: It has 6 faces.<br\/>A hexagonal pyramid has a hexagonal shaped base with 6 isosceles triangular lateral faces.It has a face for each side plus the base, and so it has a total of 7 faces.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Identify the hexagonal pyramid from the shapes given below.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Identifying-hexagonal-pyramid-example.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Figure A<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Figure B<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Figure C<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Figure D<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Figure C<br\/>A hexagonal pyramid has a hexagonal base, which means its base has 6 edges.Thus, the figure C is a hexagonal pyramid.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Base area of the hexagonal pyramid is calculated using the formula _____________.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">3bs<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">3ab<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">3as<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of the above<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 3ab<br\/>Base Area of Hexagonal pyramid = 3ab square units<br>\r\nwhere, a = apothem length, b = base length<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">The base of a hexagonal pyramid has _________ edges.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">7<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">12<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">5<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">6<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 6<br\/>The base of a hexagonal pyramid is a hexagon. It has 6 edges.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Six  ________ triangles make up the lateral faces of a regular hexagonal pyramid.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Equilateral<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Scalene<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Isosceles<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of the above.<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Isosceles<br\/>A hexagonal pyramid has a hexagonal shaped base with 6 isosceles triangular lateral faces.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    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Hexagonal pyramid is also known as a heptahedron since a hexagonal pyramid consists of 7 faces, which includes a hexagonal base and 6 isosceles triangular lateral faces.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\"><strong>Is a pentagonal prism also a heptahedron?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\">\n\n<p>A pentagonal prism is a prism that has two pentagonal bases like top and bottom and five rectangular sides. As it has 7 faces, 10 vertices and 15 edges, it can also be called a heptahedron.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\"><strong>What is a polygon with one million sides called?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\">\n\n<p>A polygon with one million sides is called a Megagon. It has 1000000 edges and vertices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\"><strong>How do you find the perimeter of a hexagonal base of a hexagonal pyramid?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\">\n\n<p>The perimeter of a regular hexagon is just the sum of all 6 sides. Because it&#8217;s a regular hexagon, the perimeter is just six times one side.The formula for finding the perimeter of the hexagonal base is&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perimeter&nbsp; ( L ) = 6a<br>Where,<br>      L = Perimeter<br>      a = Side Value<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\"><strong>How many rectangular faces does a Hexagonal Pyramid have?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\">\n\n<p>It has a hexagonal base with six triangular faces meeting at a point on the top.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\"><strong>How many bases does a Hexagonal Pyramid have?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-4e851bf6-0d10-4815-bb35-8135cc0d3920\">\n\n<p>A hexagonal pyramid has only 1 base in the shape of a hexagon.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is a Hexagonal Pyramid? In geometry, a hexagonal pyramid is a pyramid with a hexagon as a base and 6 triangular lateral faces.&nbsp; The lateral faces of a regular hexagonal pyramid may be the isosceles triangles or equilateral triangles. The lateral faces join together at a common point called apex. 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