Thin Lens Equation

1/f = 1/d_o + 1/d_i

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Calculate focal length, object distance, or image distance This calculator is used in high school physics and chemistry and applies directly to optics, photonics, and physics.

Formula 1/f = 1/d_o + 1/d_i Optics & Wave Physics
Domain Optics & Wave Physics lenses
Solve For f, d_o, d_i 3 variables
Level High School Education level

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1/f = 1/d_o + 1/d_i

Enter any 2 known values and the calculator will solve for the remaining variable. All inputs must use the correct SI units as listed above for accurate results.

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