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Rule of three calculator

Solve a direct rule of three: if A is to B, C is to what.

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Solve a direct rule of three: if A is to B, C is to X. One of the most commonly used calculations in everyday life.

Calculates X = (B x C) / A, the standard formula for a direct rule of three (direct proportionality).

Use cases

  • Scaling a recipe to a different number of servings.
  • Converting proportional quantities in a formula.
  • Solving school proportionality problems.

How it works

  1. 1

    Enter A and B

    Type the first two values of the known ratio.

  2. 2

    Enter C

    Type the third value and get X instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work for inverse proportionality?
No, this calculator only solves direct proportionality (simple direct rule of three).
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