Multiply every element of a matrix by a scalar and see the scaled matrix update live.
Last updated: June 2026 | By Patchworkr Team
Scaling a matrix means multiplying every entry by the same scalar. The matrix keeps the same dimensions while each value grows or shrinks by the chosen factor.
2 × [[1, 2], [3, 4]] = [[2, 4], [6, 8]]
Can the scalar be negative?
Yes. A negative scalar flips the sign of every entry in the matrix.
Does the matrix size change?
No. Scaling keeps the same number of rows and columns.
Can I enter decimals?
Yes. Any finite real scalar or matrix entry is accepted.
What if a cell is blank?
Blank cells are rejected instead of being silently converted to zero.
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