Perpendicular Gradient Calculator
📈 Coordinates & graphs. Use the Perpendicular gradient formula to find perpendicular gradient, gradient of the line: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Perpendicular gradient-0.5
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 |
|---|---|
| Perpendicular gradient | no unit |
| Gradient of the line | no unit |
Worked example
Find the perpendicular gradient when Gradient of the line = 2.
Using m1 × m2 = -1: Perpendicular gradient = -0.5.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Perpendicular gradient?
m1 × m2 = -1.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Perpendicular gradient, Gradient of the line.
How do you calculate perpendicular gradient?
Put the values into m1 × m2 = -1. For example, with Gradient of the line = 2, perpendicular gradient = -0.5.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (perpendicular gradient, gradient of the line) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
