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Eigenvalue and Eigenvector Calculator With Steps

The characteristic polynomial, its roots, and each eigenvector worked out in full.

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What this eigenvalue solver is designed for

  • Characteristic polynomials
  • Eigenvalues of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices
  • Eigenvectors and eigenspaces
  • Diagonalisation

How to use it

  1. 1Enter the matrix.
  2. 2Follow the characteristic polynomial step.
  3. 3Read each eigenvalue with its eigenvector.

Eigenvalue problems to try

eigenvalues of [[2,1],[1,2]]eigenvectors of [[4,1],[2,3]]

Eigenvalue solver FAQ

Can it diagonalise a matrix?
Yes, when the matrix has a full set of independent eigenvectors; otherwise the steps explain why it cannot.