Calculate the midpoint between two points in three-dimensional space
Learn how to use the 3D midpoint calculator and understand its mathematical principles
The midpoint between two points in three-dimensional space is the point that is exactly halfway between them. If you have two points P₁(x₁, y₁, z₁) and P₂(x₂, y₂, z₂), the midpoint M is calculated as:
M = ((X₁ + X₂)/2, (Y₁ + Y₂)/2, (Z₁ + Z₂)/2)
This formula works in three dimensions by finding the average of each corresponding coordinate.
Let's say you have two points:
Using our formula:
M = ((1+4)/2, (2+6)/2, (3+8)/2) = (2.5, 4, 5.5)
Enter these values in the calculator to verify the result.
3D midpoint calculations are used in various fields including: