Volume of an Oblique Prism - How to Find (Formula)

Learn how to find the volume of an oblique prism or oblique cylinder in this free math video tutorial by Mario's Math Tutoring. We discuss the general formula for finding the volume as well as go through examples of oblique cylinders, oblique square prisms, and more examples.

0:15 General Formula for Volume of a Prism or Cylinder
0:25 Stack of Coin Example to Illustrate Concept of Oblique Cylinders
1:43 Which Height to Use When Finding Volume
1:57 Example 1 Find Volume of an Oblique Square Prism
2:17 Example 2 Find the Volume of the Oblique Cylinder
2:31 Use Pythagorean Theorem to Find Perpendicular Height

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[shyluv]

Thank you so much, I was trying to find a video that explained how to find oblique prisms because the height that was given to me was a slant height. I was using that for my height and I ended up getting it incorrect, I found your video and right there you explained not to use that but to find the vertical height. Thanks!

[funnyvalentine]

Thanks for helping me, you explained it so simply and swiftly

[havok]

lo thx bestie i got a test tomorrow. why did i voluntarily take geometry over the summer ugh glad its over on Friday 7/12/21

[ARSALWALEED]

Where did the height of 8 come from? how was that calculated w/o knowing the length of the slant?

[laboricuadeborinquen]

You are a considerably decent individual.

[mariofelipequevedolozano]

Hey man, but how do I use the pythagorean theorem if the triangle rectangle doesn't form with the perpendicular line to the base? I mean, if I'm using a very oblique figure?

[alwysrite]

good point raised, excellent explanation

[qtree]

so is the height is the same if its upright