Math

Dot Product Calculator

Find the dot product of two 2D vectors.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Dot product 10
Angle between (°) 26.565
Formula: A·B = aₓbₓ + a_yb_y
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Vector A — x = 3
3. Vector A — y = 4
4. Vector B — x = 2
5. Vector B — y = 1
6.
7. Dot product = 10
8. Angle between = 26.565°
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The dot product measures how much two vectors point the same way.

The math behind it

A·B = aₓ·bₓ + a_y·b_y. It also equals |A||B|cos(θ), giving the angle between them.

Worked Example

(3,4)·(2,1) = 10.

Frequently Asked Questions

Zero dot product?

The vectors are perpendicular (90°).

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