Inverse Proportion Calculator

Find the missing value in an inverse proportion.

How it is calculated

The product of the two quantities stays constant — as one increases, the other decreases proportionally.

Formula

Solve: A₁ × B₁ = A₂ × B₂

Frequently asked questions

What's an example of an inverse proportion?

Speed and time, for a fixed distance. If you travel twice as fast, the journey takes half the time. Multiplying them together (which gives distance) always stays the same.