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Triple Integral Calculator

Evaluate triple integrals of polynomial functions over rectangular regions in 3D. Enter f(x,y,z) = a*x^m*y^n*z^p with bounds for each variable.

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Formula

triple integral of f(x,y,z) dV = integral[zL to zU] integral[yL to yU] integral[xL to xU] f dx dy dz

For a polynomial integrand over a rectangular box region, integrate with respect to each variable in sequence: x first, then y, then z. Each integration uses the power rule and evaluates at the bounds.

Worked Example

Evaluate triple integral of xyz over [0,1] x [0,2] x [0,3]: Step 1: Inner (x): integral from 0 to 1 of xyz dx = (x^2/2)yz from 0 to 1 = yz/2 Step 2: Middle (y): integral from 0 to 2 of yz/2 dy = (y^2/4)z from 0 to 2 = z Step 3: Outer (z): integral from 0 to 3 of z dz = z^2/2 from 0 to 3 = 4.5 Result: 4.5

What Is a Triple Integral?

A triple integral is a powerful mathematical tool that extends the concept of single and double integrals into three dimensions. While a single integral calculates the area under a curve and a double integral finds the volume under a surface, a triple integral integrates a function f(x,y,z) over a three-dimensional region in space, often denoted as dV or dx dy dz. This allows us to compute various physical quantities associated with 3D objects. For instance, if f(x,y,z) represents the density of an object at a given point, the triple integral of f over the object's volume will yield its total mass. If f(x,y,z) is simply 1, the triple integral calculates the volume of the region itself. The evaluation process for a triple integral over a rectangular box involves iterated integration, meaning you integrate with respect to one variable at a time, treating the others as constants, and then evaluate the result at its bounds, repeating for all three variables in sequence. This method is particularly straightforward for polynomial functions, where the power rule of integration is applied repeatedly.
  • Calculates the volume of three-dimensional regions.
  • Determines the total mass or charge of an object given a density function.
  • Computes the average value of a function over a three-dimensional domain.
  • Essential in physics, engineering, and fluid dynamics for modeling and analysis of 3D systems.

Understanding triple integrals unlocks the ability to analyze and quantify complex three-dimensional systems. This calculator simplifies the process, allowing you to quickly verify your solutions for polynomial functions over rectangular regions.

You can also calculate changes using our Double Integral Calculator or Partial Derivative Calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a triple integral compute?

A triple integral computes the total accumulated value of a function over a three-dimensional region. For f = 1, it gives the volume of the region. For other functions, it can represent mass, charge, or other physical quantities.

When would I use a triple integral?

Triple integrals are used in physics and engineering to compute mass of 3D objects with varying density, moments of inertia, gravitational potential, and fluid flow through volumes.

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