Find Vector Cross Product
Cross product of two vectors. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Find Vector Cross Product
- 1. Paste two 3D vectors. Enter exactly two vectors in the input pane, one per line, each with three components written in parentheses. The cross product is defined for 3D vectors.
- 2. Read the cross product. The tool computes the vector perpendicular to both inputs using the standard determinant formula, returning a new 3D vector as the result.
- 3. Copy the resulting vector. Copy the perpendicular vector from the output pane into your physics calculation, graphics normal computation, or homework answer.
When to use Find Vector Cross Product
Find Vector Cross Product computes the vector perpendicular to two given 3D vectors, whose direction follows the right-hand rule and whose magnitude relates to the area of the parallelogram they span.
- Computing a surface normal for graphics. A 3D model's triangle needs a normal vector for lighting calculations, and the cross product of two of its edge vectors gives exactly the direction perpendicular to the surface.
- Finding torque in a physics problem. Torque equals the cross product of a position vector and a force vector, and computing it here gives the direction and magnitude of the resulting rotational effect.
- Checking a homework cross product answer. A vector calculus assignment asks you to compute the cross product of two given vectors, and this confirms your hand-worked determinant expansion is correct.
- Verifying perpendicularity in a 3D scene. You want to confirm that a computed vector is truly perpendicular to two others in a 3D scene, and comparing it against the direct cross product settles the question.
Examples
Cross product of the x and y axes
Input
(1, 0, 0) (0, 1, 0)
Output
(0, 0, 1)
About the Find Vector Cross Product tool
Find Vector Cross Product does its work locally, right in the browser. Cross product of two vectors. There is no upload step, no queue and no account, and your data never travels over the network.
It belongs to the Math Tools collection on EditSafely, a set of 234 small, focused Math utilities that share the same instant, private workspace.
There is nothing to configure. Provide the input and the result appears on its own. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
Running locally also makes the tool fast and dependable: results appear as you type or drop a file, there is no server outage that can take it down mid-task, and confidential data can be processed without a second thought.
Frequently asked questions
Is Find Vector Cross Product free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.