⊕ Midpoint Calculator

Midpoint (x, y)

Midpoint Formula

The midpoint is the exact center point of a line segment. It is found by averaging the x-coordinates and y-coordinates of the two endpoints.

Midpoint = ((x₁+x₂)/2, (y₁+y₂)/2)
Example: Midpoint of (2,4) and (8,10) = (5, 7)

Applications of Midpoint

  • Finding the center of a line segment
  • Constructing perpendicular bisectors
  • Dividing a path equally in navigation
  • Computer graphics: interpolation between two points

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the midpoint of (0,0) and (6,8)? ▼
Midpoint = ((0+6)/2, (0+8)/2) = (3, 4). It is exactly halfway between the two points.
Can the midpoint be outside the two points? ▼
No. The midpoint is always between the two endpoints on the line segment, by definition.
What is the midpoint of (−3, 5) and (7, −1)? ▼
Midpoint = ((−3+7)/2, (5+(−1))/2) = (4/2, 4/2) = (2, 2).