Find the Transpose of a Matrix
Quickly exchange rows and columns of a matrix. 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 the Transpose of a Matrix
- 1. Paste your matrix. Enter a matrix, with each row on its own line, into the input pane, for example a 2 by 3 matrix with rows 1 2 3 and 4 5 6.
- 2. Set the Element separator. Choose the character that separates values within each row, matching however your matrix's numbers are currently divided, such as a single space.
- 3. Copy the transposed matrix. Copy the result, with rows and columns swapped, from the output pane into your linear algebra work, spreadsheet or script.
When to use Find the Transpose of a Matrix
Find the Transpose of a Matrix flips a matrix so its rows become columns and its columns become rows, without you rewriting the grid by hand. A 2 by 3 matrix becomes a 3 by 2 matrix with the same values in swapped positions.
- Preparing data for a matrix multiplication. You need the transpose of one matrix before multiplying it with another, since matrix multiplication requires matching inner dimensions that a transpose can provide.
- Checking a linear algebra homework answer. An assignment asks you to transpose a matrix by hand, and verifying your result here catches any row-to-column mistake before submitting.
- Reshaping data pasted in the wrong orientation. A dataset was pasted with variables running across rows instead of down columns, and transposing it fixes the orientation for further analysis.
- Implementing a transpose operation in code. You're writing a matrix library function and want a known correct transpose result to test your implementation against for a specific input matrix.
Examples
Rows become columns
Input
1 2 3 4 5 6
Output
1 4 2 5 3 6
JSON input works too
Input
[[1,2],[3,4]]
Output
1 3 2 4
About the Find the Transpose of a Matrix tool
Find the Transpose of a Matrix does its work locally, right in the browser. Quickly exchange rows and columns of a matrix. There is no upload step, no queue and no account, and your data never travels over the network.
It belongs to the Number Tools collection on EditSafely, a set of 194 small, focused Number utilities that share the same instant, private workspace.
You can shape the output with the Element separator setting, and the result refreshes the moment you change it. 2 worked examples further down the page show exactly what the tool produces for real inputs.
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
Does Find the Transpose of a Matrix cost anything?
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?
No data leaves your device. The whole tool is JavaScript that runs inside your browser tab, so there is no upload, no server-side processing and no log of what you did. If you disconnect from the internet after the page loads, it keeps working.
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?
Nothing to install and no account needed. Open the page in any up-to-date browser, including on a phone or tablet, and the tool is ready.
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.