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Rule of three calculator

Find the fourth value in a proportion.

Your result

Complete the fields and calculate.

Calculation method and formula

corresponds to B × Value C ÷ Value A

Understand the inputs

Value A
Use a measured value or your own assumption.
corresponds to B
Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Value C
Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

The rule of three assumes direct proportionality: doubling the starting quantity doubles the output. Fixed charges or bulk discounts break this assumption.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Value A
3
corresponds to B
12
Value C
5
Example result20

Calculation: B × C ÷ A.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Rule of three calculator work?+

corresponds to B × Value C ÷ Value A. The rule of three assumes direct proportionality: doubling the starting quantity doubles the output. Fixed charges or bulk discounts break this assumption.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

The rule of three assumes direct proportionality: doubling the starting quantity doubles the output. Fixed charges or bulk discounts break this assumption. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Prices, measurements and model assumptions determine how well the result represents your situation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

What happens to my inputs?+

Calculations run in your browser. Results are saved locally only when you add them to My results; favourites and history are also local. Shared links contain your values. The currency tool requests the selected currencies from its rate provider without sending your amount.

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