Find the Absolute Value of Calculator

• Input any integer or decimal value into ourAbsolute Value Calculator.
• You can type a fraction by typing the numerator then '/' then the denominator.
  • Examples: 3/4 (three-quarters); 2/5 (two-fifths); 4/9 (four nineths).
• You can type a mixed number by typing the number part, then a space then the fraction.
  • Examples: 2 1/2 (two and one-half); 3 4/5 (three and four-fifths); 7 1/3 (seven and one-third).

In the example above, we can see that the number 5 is 5 away from 0, so the absolute value of 5 is 5.

We can also see that the number -2 is 2 away from 0. So the absolute value of -2 is 2.

Examples

• The absolute value of 10 is 10. We write this |10| = 10
• The absolute value of -2 is 2. We write this |-2| = 2
• The absolute value of -16 is 16. We write this |-16| = 16
• The absolute value of 2.5 is 2.5. We write this |2.5| = 2.5
• The absolute value of -½ is ½. We write this |-½| = ½
• The absolute value of 0 is 0. We write this |0| = 0

This page goes into more detail about how absolute value works, examples in the real world and common mistakes.

it is intended as a basic introduction to absolute value.

We have a selection of worksheets designed to help students learn about asbolute value.

Topics covered include:

• absolute value and opposite numbers
• comparing absolute values
• absolute value arithmetic
• solving absolute value equations

Take a look at our collection of negative numbers games.

We have a range of games of varying levels of difficulty.

Our games include:

• counting backwards along a number line (easiest)
• comparing and sequencing negative numbers
• subtracting with negative answers
• using all 4 operations to get a negative target number (hardest)

Our Convert to scientific notation calculator will take a number and convert it to scientific notation and e-notation.

It shows you all the working out along the way too.

We have a wide range of free math calculators to help you.

Most of our calculators show you their working out so that you can see exactly what they have done to get the answer.

Our calculator hub page contains links to all of our calculators!

The Math Salamanders hope you enjoy using these free printable Math worksheets and all our other Math games and resources.

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