Wedge surface area calculator
The Wedge surface area calculator computes wedge surface area from the relation approx triangular prism faces. It takes 3 inputs (base, height, length) and returns the surface area. Because this is a pure mathematical or physical formula rather than a jurisdiction-specific rule, the result never changes over time: the same inputs always produce the same answer, so you can rely on it whether you are checking homework, sizing a design, or sanity-checking another tool. Enter your values in the fields below and the result updates instantly; you can also share a permalink that pre-fills the exact calculation, which is useful for teaching, reports, or collaboration. For example, with base = 6, height = 4, length = 10, the surface area works out to 184, and the worked example further down the page shows every step so you can follow the arithmetic and reproduce it by hand. The method is the standard form documented by NIST DLMF, and the figure above each result carries the date it was last verified. This tool is general information and is not a substitute for professional engineering, medical, financial, or scientific advice; always check critical results against the primary source and your own judgement.
With Base = 6, Height = 4, Length = 10, the result is 184.
Applies to: any numeric inputs. Method source: NIST DLMF, checked 2026-06-22.
The formula
approx triangular prism faces
Worked example
With Base = 6, Height = 4, Length = 10:
- 2 triangles + base + 2 slopes
- Surface area = 184
This worked example is one of the automated golden-value tests this calculator must pass before it can publish.
What this assumes
- Inputs are real numbers in the units shown.
- The result is the exact value of approx triangular prism faces; general information, not professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
What formula does this use?
approx triangular prism faces, the standard form documented by NIST DLMF.
Does the result ever change over time?
No. This is a pure formula with no external rate, so the same inputs always give the same result.
Official sources and verification
- Method: NIST DLMF, checked 2026-06-22.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 2026-06-22. See our methodology. General information, not professional advice.