Determine the slope of a line between two points using this slope calculator. Supports 2D coordinates.
x₁, y₁ = coordinates of first point
x₂, y₂ = coordinates of second point
m = slope
The slope formula calculates the steepness of a line connecting two points.
| Point 1 | Point 2 | Slope (m) |
|---|---|---|
| (0,0) | (4,8) | 2.000000 |
| (1,2) | (3,6) | 2.000000 |
| (-2,-4) | (2,4) | 2.000000 |
| (2,3) | (5,9) | 2.000000 |
| (0,1) | (4,5) | 1.000000 |
To manually determine the slope:
1. Subtract y-coordinates: (y₂ - y₁).
2. Subtract x-coordinates: (x₂ - x₁).
3. Divide the difference in y by the difference in x.
This slope calculator instantly computes the slope with up to six decimal places. Useful for geometry, algebra, and engineering.
• A positive slope rises from left to right.
• A negative slope falls from left to right.
• Zero slope is horizontal; undefined slope is vertical.
• Slope is essential in road design and construction.
• In calculus, slope represents the derivative of a line.