Midpoint Calculator
Enter the coordinates of two points to calculate the exact midpoint — the point lying halfway between them.
Midpoint
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Enter both points to calculate.
How the Midpoint formula works
The midpoint formula:
Midpoint = ( (x₁+x₂)/2 , (y₁+y₂)/2 )
Step-by-step calculation
- Average the two x-coordinates.
- Average the two y-coordinates.
- The result is the midpoint's coordinates.
Worked example
Points (2, 3) and (8, 11): Midpoint = ((2+8)/2, (3+11)/2) = (5, 7).
Frequently asked questions
How is midpoint different from distance?
Distance calculates the length of the line segment between two points, while midpoint finds the exact point halfway along that segment — a related but distinct calculation, often used together.
Does this work for negative coordinates?
Yes — the formula works the same way regardless of whether coordinates are positive or negative.