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Vector Magnitude Calculator - Length & Unit Vector

Free vector magnitude calculator. Calculate vector length, unit vector, and direction for 2D and 3D vectors.

Vector Magnitude Calculator

Calculate vector length and direction

X coordinate

Y coordinate

Z coordinate (3D only)

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Vector Magnitude Calculator

Calculate the magnitude (length) of a vector and its unit vector. Essential for physics, engineering, and computer graphics.

Magnitude Formula

||v|| = √(x² + y² + z²)

For 2D: √(x² + y²). Unit vector: v/||v||. Example: (3,4) has magnitude 5, unit vector (0.6, 0.8).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a unit vector?
A vector with magnitude 1 pointing in the same direction. Divide vector by its magnitude. Used for direction without length information.
When do I use vector magnitude?
Physics (velocity, force), game development (distance, normalization), machine learning (feature scaling), 3D graphics.

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