Midpoint Calculator

A midpoint is the exact center point between two given points on a line, plane, or space. It's the point that divides the line segment connecting two points into two equal parts. In 2D coordinates, the midpoint is found by averaging the x-coordinates and y-coordinates of the two points.

This calculator is specifically designed for 2D coordinates (x, y). For 3D coordinates, you would need to extend the formula to include the z-coordinate: M = ((x₁ + x₂)/2, (y₁ + y₂)/2, (z₁ + z₂)/2).

The midpoint is crucial in geometry because it helps in dividing line segments equally, finding centers of shapes, constructing perpendicular bisectors, and solving various geometric problems. It's also used in computer graphics, navigation systems, and many real-world applications where you need to find the center point between two locations.

No, the midpoint always lies exactly on the line segment connecting the two points. It's impossible for the midpoint to be outside the line segment because it's defined as the point that divides the segment into two equal parts.

The calculator provides results with high precision (up to 4 decimal places for distance and 2 decimal places for coordinates). The calculations use standard mathematical formulas and are suitable for most practical applications including academic work, engineering, and design.