Determinant Calculator
Find the determinant of a 2x2 or 3x3 square matrix with instant results.
Determinant of a matrix
Determinant: —
How to use the Determinant Calculator
- Choose the matrix size, 2x2 or 3x3.
- Type each entry of the matrix into the grid.
- Read the determinant from the result panel.
Features
- Determinant of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices
- Instant result as you type
- Accepts negative and decimal entries
- Runs locally, nothing uploaded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the free online determinant calculator.
Choose the matrix size, type in every entry, and the determinant appears instantly as you
edit the numbers.
For a 2x2 matrix the determinant is a times d minus b times c, reading the entries row by row
from the grid.
A 3x3 determinant expands along the first row: a(ei minus fh) minus b(di minus fg) plus c(dh
minus eg).
A determinant of zero means the matrix is singular, so it cannot be inverted and its rows are
linearly dependent.
No. Every entry stays in your browser and the determinant is calculated locally on your own
device.
Yes. The calculator is responsive and works in any modern browser on a phone, tablet or
desktop.
Yes. It is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no limit on how many determinants
you work out.
Determinants show whether a matrix is invertible and are used in Cramer's rule,
eigenvalues and volume scaling.
Last updated: October 10, 2026