Magnification

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Magnification

Object distancecm
Image distancecm
Magnification
-2
M = -dᵢ/d₀Calculate Magnification instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup.

More about: Magnification

What it calculates

The “Magnification” calculator computes Magnification from 2 parameters: object distance (cm), image distance (cm).

A standard physics formula used in educational and engineering tasks.

Example calculation

With parameters Object distance = 30 cm, Image distance = 60 cm the result is -2 (M = -dᵢ/d₀).

How to use

  1. Enter the parameter values — every field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. The result and related metrics are calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Use the additional metrics shown (if any) where needed.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark the page.

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