Minecraft Pyramid Block Calculator
Plan a centered square Minecraft pyramid from its height or base width, compare solid and hollow construction, and inspect the dimensions and material count of every tier.
Minecraft stepped-pyramid dimensions
A centered square pyramid becomes two blocks narrower on every higher tier: one block is removed from each side. A one-block summit gives an odd base width; a 2-by-2 summit gives an even base width.
For height h, the base is 2h−1 blocks wide with a one-block summit or 2h blocks wide with a 2-by-2 summit.
Solid and hollow block counts
Solid mode fills every square tier. Hollow mode counts only each tier's one-block perimeter, leaving the interior open. Floors, rooms, supports, lighting, and decoration need additional blocks.
Formula variables
- Height in tiers
- Summit width, 1 or 2
- Width of tier n
Examples
20-tier hollow monument
Input
Height 20; 1 × 1 summit; hollow
Show result
Result
39 × 39 base and 1,521 blocks
50-tier solid pyramid
Input
Height 50; 1 × 1 summit; solid
Show result
Result
99 × 99 base and 166,650 blocks
Frequently Asked Questions
How wide is the base for a 100-block-tall pyramid?
With a one-block summit it is 199 × 199. With a 2 × 2 summit it is 200 × 200.
Does hollow mode include a floor?
No. It counts only the perimeter ring of each stepped tier.
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