Slope Calculator

How to calculate slope

This tool calculates slope from X1, Y1, X2, Y2. Enter each quantity in its labelled field, then use the formula below to check the calculation.

Formula

(y2 − y1) ÷ (x2 − x1)

Worked example

X1

0

Y1

0

X2

2

Y2

6

Applying the formula to these values gives 3 .

What should I check?

Calculate powers, roots, logarithms, ratios, slopes and trigonometric functions. Trigonometric angles are entered in degrees.

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