Volume of a Trapezoidal Prism. If the prism length is L,trapezoid base width B, trapezoid top width A, and trapezoid height H, then the volume of the prism is given by the four-variable formula: V(L, B, A, H) = LH(A + B)/2
Area of a trapezoid is found with the formula, A=(a+b)/2 x h.
To find the surface area, the amount of space on the outside of a solid, of a trapezoidal prism, you'll need to find the area of the trapezoid base and multiply it by two. You'll then add the area of the four rectangles to the area of the two bases. Formula for Volume of a Trapezoidal Prism. If the prism length is L,trapezoid base width B, trapezoid top width A, and trapezoid height H, then the volume of the prism is given by the four-variable formula: V(L, B, A, H) = LH(A + B)/2.
