About the Complex Number Calculator
Add, subtract, multiply, divide and raise complex numbers to powers, with results in rectangular and polar form.
Also known as: complex calculator, imaginary number calculator, a + bi calculator, complex arithmetic.
How to use this calculator
- Enter z₁, operation, z₂ (or n for power).
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
i² = −1 · z = a + bi = r(cos θ + i sin θ)
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- z₁: 3 + 4i
- Operation: ×
- z₂ (or n for power): 1 - 2i
the calculator returns:
- Result: 11 − 2i
- Polar form: 11.18033989 ∠ -10.304846°
- Modulus: 11.18033989
- Argument: -10.304846 °