Inverse Proportion Calculator
🔢 Number, percentages & ratio. Use the Inverse proportion formula to find y, constant k, x: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
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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 |
|---|---|
| y | no unit |
| Constant k | no unit |
| x | no unit |
Worked example
Find the y when Constant k = 24, x = 4.
Using y = k/x: y = 6.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Inverse proportion?
y = k/x.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
y, Constant k, x.
How do you calculate y?
Put the values into y = k/x. For example, with Constant k = 24, x = 4, y = 6.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (y, constant k, x) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
