1 4 to 1 0.6 Distance Calculator

How to use this calculator

The calculator is pre-filled with the coordinates (1, 4) and (1, 0.6). To calculate the distance:

1. Review the pre-filled coordinates in the calculator panel.
2. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the distance.
3. View the result in both decimal and fractional forms.
4. Use the "Reset" button to clear the calculator and start fresh.

The calculator automatically updates the chart to visualize the two points and the distance between them.

How the distance is calculated

The distance between two points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) on a 2D plane is calculated using the distance formula:

For the points (1, 4) and (1, 0.6):

The result is 3.4 units, which is equivalent to 17/5 in fractional form.

Worked example

Let's calculate the distance between (1, 4) and (1, 0.6):

1. Subtract the x-coordinates: 1 - 1 = 0
2. Subtract the y-coordinates: 0.6 - 4 = -3.4
3. Square both differences: 0² = 0, (-3.4)² = 11.56
4. Add the squared differences: 0 + 11.56 = 11.56
5. Take the square root of the sum: √11.56 = 3.4

The distance between the points is 3.4 units, or 17/5 when expressed as a fraction.