Number Sequence Calculator
Calculated using standard mathematical and industry formulas.
Free online Sequence Calculator calculator and unit conversion tool for everyday, engineering, and home projects.
How to use this calculator?
- Select arithmetic (constant difference) or geometric (constant ratio).
- Enter the first term a₁ and the common difference d or ratio r.
- Enter the term position n and read aₙ, the partial sum Sₙ, and a sequence preview.
- For geometric sequences with |r| < 1, the sum to infinity S∞ is also shown.
Formula & calculation method
nth term and partial sum formulas
Arithmetic: aₙ = a₁ + (n−1)d · Sₙ = n(a₁+aₙ)/2 · Geometric: aₙ = a₁ × rⁿ⁻¹ · Sₙ = a₁(1−rⁿ)/(1−r) · S∞ = a₁/(1−r) if |r|<1
a₁ = first term, d = common difference, r = common ratio, n = term position.
Step-by-step calculation example
Arithmetic a₁=2, d=3, n=10: a₁₀ = 2 + 9×3 = 29, S₁₀ = 10×(2+29)/2 = 155.
Key insights to remember
- Arithmetic sequences: each term adds a constant. Sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, … has d = 3.
- Geometric sequences: each term multiplies by a constant. Sequence 2, 6, 18, 54, … has r = 3.
- Gauss's trick: the sum of an arithmetic sequence from 1 to n is n(n+1)/2.
- A geometric series with |r| < 1 converges to S∞ = a₁ / (1 − r).
How to interpret your results?
Arithmetic vs geometric
Arithmetic sequences grow linearly (constant addition). Geometric sequences grow exponentially (constant multiplication).
Sum to infinity
Only converges for geometric sequences with |r| < 1. Example: 1 + 0.5 + 0.25 + … = 2.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I use the Sequence Calculator calculator?
- Enter your numerical input and select desired units to get instant accurate results.
- How accurate are the conversions?
- Conversions use official ISO conversion factors for maximum precision.
- Does it convert metric and imperial units?
- Yes, seamless conversions between metric (meters, kg) and imperial (feet, lbs) are supported.
- Is my data stored?
- No, all calculations execute 100% locally in your browser with zero data logging.
- Can I use this for DIY or engineering projects?
- Yes, it provides reliable estimates for construction, crafting, science, and everyday math.
- What if I enter invalid inputs?
- The calculator will display a friendly error prompt if non-numeric values are entered.
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