Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Dr. David Park

How to Find the Midpoint

Formula

The midpoint formula averages the coordinates: M = ((x1+x2)/2, (y1+y2)/2).

The midpoint is equidistant from both endpoints along the line segment.

Common use cases:

  • Finding center of a line segment
  • Geometry bisector construction
  • Computer graphics center calculations

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Dr. David Park

Applied Mathematician, PhD Mathematics

David holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from MIT. He has published research on numerical methods and computational algorithms used in engineering and scientific calculators.

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