Vector Addition Calculator
Add two or more vectors together and get the resultant magnitude and direction in 2D or 3D, free and instant in your browser.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter the x and y components of both vectors.
- Read the resultant, magnitude and direction.
How it works
Add the components: resultant = (ax+bx, ay+by). Magnitude = √(x²+y²); direction = atan2(y, x).
Worked example
(3,4) + (1,2). = (4,6), magnitude 7.21, 56.31°.
Common mistakes
- Adding magnitudes directly — you must add the components, not the lengths.
- Mixing up the angle reference (this is measured from the +x axis).
Frequently asked questions
How do I add two vectors?
Add their components: (a1, a2) + (b1, b2) = (a1 + b1, a2 + b2). The tool also gives the resultant's magnitude and direction.
What is the resultant of two vectors?
The single vector with the same effect as both combined — found tip-to-tail or by adding components.
What direction is 0°?
Along the positive x-axis, increasing anticlockwise — standard mathematical convention.
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Cite this tool
Zerdly. (2026). Vector Addition Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.zerdly.com/tools/vector-addition-calculator/
Tip: Enter any known values to calculate the remaining results.
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