Midpoint Calculator

What this tool does

Calculate midpoint instantly in your browser. The midpoint is exactly halfway along the segment: it is the same distance from both endpoints.

How to use the Midpoint Calculator

1. Enter or select x₁.
2. Enter or select y₁.
3. Enter or select x₂.
4. Enter or select y₂.
5. Read the calculated result; change any measurement to compare alternatives.

Formula

midpoint = ((x₁+x₂)/2, (y₁+y₂)/2) — simply average the x-coordinates and average the y-coordinates of the two endpoints.

x1

x₁

y1

y₁

x2

x₂

y2

y₂

The midpoint is exactly halfway along the segment: it is the same distance from both endpoints.

Worked example

For midpoint calculator, the following measurements illustrate the exact method: x₁: 1; y₁: 2; x₂: 5; y₂: 8.

Results explained

Midpoint

Midpoint from the formula above. The midpoint is exactly halfway along the segment: it is the same distance from both endpoints.

Midpoint x

Midpoint x from the formula above. The midpoint is exactly halfway along the segment: it is the same distance from both endpoints.

Midpoint y

Midpoint y from the formula above. The midpoint is exactly halfway along the segment: it is the same distance from both endpoints.

Segment length

Segment length from the formula above. The midpoint is exactly halfway along the segment: it is the same distance from both endpoints.

Frequently asked questions