Quickly find the gradient (slope) of a line connecting two points in a 2D plane. Our calculator uses the fundamental formula m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁), providing instant results for your geometry and algebra problems. Perfect for students and professionals.
Formula:
The gradient (m) of a line in a plane is calculated using the coordinates of two distinct points (x₁ , y₁) and (x₂ , y₂) on the line:
m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)
Where:
- m is the gradient (slope)
- (x₁, y₁) are the coordinates of the first point
- (x₂, y₂) are the coordinates of the second point