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Partial Derivative Calculator

Compute partial derivatives of multivariable functions with respect to x, y, or z. Get step-by-step rule applications, gradient vectors, numerical evaluations, and a gradient magnitude heatmap.

Function Setup

Enter f(x,y) or f(x,y,z) and choose differentiation variable

f(x, y) = …

Use: x y z   + - * / ^   sin cos tan exp sqrt log abs  ·  Constants: PI E

Examples:

Gradient Magnitude |∇f|

Low
High

x → right, y → up

∂f/∂x
symbolic result
Value at Point
numerical evaluation
|∇f| at Point
gradient magnitude
Critical Point Check
∇f = 0 at this point?

Partial Derivative Rules

Power Rule

∂/∂x [xⁿ] = n·xⁿ⁻¹

Chain Rule

∂/∂x [f(g)] = f'(g)·∂g/∂x

Product Rule

∂/∂x [fg] = f·∂g/∂x + g·∂f/∂x

Gradient

∇f = (∂f/∂x, ∂f/∂y, ∂f/∂z)