Total Magnification Calculator
🔬 Cells & microscopy. Use the Total magnification formula to find total magnification, eyepiece lens, objective lens: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total magnification | × |
| Eyepiece lens | × |
| Objective lens | × |
Worked example
Find the total magnification when Eyepiece lens = 10 ×, Objective lens = 40 ×.
Using M = Meyepiece × Mobjective: Total magnification = 400 ×.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Total magnification?
M = Meyepiece × Mobjective.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Total magnification in ×, Eyepiece lens in ×, Objective lens in ×.
How do you calculate total magnification?
Put the values into M = Meyepiece × Mobjective. For example, with Eyepiece lens = 10 ×, Objective lens = 40 ×, total magnification = 400 ×.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (total magnification, eyepiece lens, objective lens) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
