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Octahedron Net Generator

Unfold an octahedron into 8 equilateral triangles — printable, with exact dimensions

An octahedron net unfolds the 8 equilateral triangle faces into a flat pattern. This calculator draws a zigzag strip net with fold lines, dimension labels, volume, and surface area.

The regular octahedron is one of the five Platonic solids — 8 faces, 6 vertices, 12 edges. Think of it as two square pyramids glued base-to-base. It's also the shape of a D8 die.

Every net is printable — use the share/export button to save, then print and fold into a real octahedron.

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FAQ

What is an octahedron net?
An octahedron net is a flat pattern of 8 equilateral triangles that folds into a regular octahedron. The most common layout is a zigzag strip of 7 triangles plus one extra triangle at the end.
How many faces does an octahedron have?
A regular octahedron has 8 equilateral triangle faces, 6 vertices, and 12 edges. It is the dual of a cube — their vertex/face counts are swapped.
What is the volume of an octahedron?
For edge length a, the volume is V = (√2/3)a³, approximately 0.4714a³.
Can I use this as a D8 dice template?
Yes! A regular octahedron is a D8 die. Print the net, number the 8 faces, add glue tabs along fold lines, and fold.