Midpoint Calculator

Find the midpoint of the line segment joining two points.

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Last updated: 2026-08-30

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FAQ

What is the midpoint formula?

Average each coordinate: M = ((x₁+x₂)/2, (y₁+y₂)/2). It works for any real coordinates.

Why average the coordinates?

Averaging places the new point exactly halfway along both axes, which is equidistant from both endpoints.

Where is this used?

Geometry proofs, computer graphics, and finding the center of a rectangle from opposite corners.

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