Direct & Indirect Proportion Calculator
Direct and indirect proportions are fundamental concepts in mathematics, with wide-ranging applications in science, engineering, and everyday life. Our calculator helps you understand and apply these concepts with ease.
- Enter the direct and indirect proportions in the respective fields.
- Click ‘Calculate’.
- View the results below the calculator.
The formula for direct proportion is y = mx, where m is the constant of proportionality. For indirect proportion, it’s y = k/x, where k is the constant of proportionality.
| Direct | Indirect |
|---|---|
| y = 2x | y = 4/x |
| y = 3x | y = 6/x |
- Understand the difference between direct and indirect proportions.
- Always check your results for reasonability.
What’s the difference between direct and indirect proportions?
In direct proportion, the product of the two quantities is constant. In indirect proportion, the product of the two quantities is inversely proportional to one of them.