What is the Magnification Calculator?

The Magnification Calculator allows you to determine the magnification of an image formed by a lens or mirror. By entering either the image and object distances or the image and object heights, the calculator uses the formulas M=v/uM = v / uM=v/u or M=himage/hobjectM = h_\text{image} / h_\text{object}M=himage​/hobject​ to compute magnification. This tool helps students, optics enthusiasts, and engineers quickly analyze optical systems without manual calculations.

How to Use:

1. Enter Image Distance (v): Input the distance from the lens/mirror to the image in meters.
2. Enter Object Distance (u): Input the distance from the object to the lens/mirror in meters.
3. Optional – Enter Image Height: Input the height of the image in meters.
4. Optional – Enter Object Height: Input the height of the object in meters.
5. Click “Calculate”: The calculator computes magnification using the appropriate formula.
6. Review the Result: Use this value to analyze optical magnification, solve lens/mirror problems, or design optical systems.