Unit Rate Calculator

How to Calculate Unit Rate

Unit rate is a rate where the second quantity (the denominator) is 1 unit. It's a useful concept in mathematics and everyday life for comparing quantities.

Formula

The formula for calculating unit rate is:

\[ \text{Unit Rate} = \frac{\text{Quantity 1}}{\text{Quantity 2}} \]

Where:

• Quantity 1 is the amount of the first item
• Quantity 2 is the amount of the second item

Calculation Steps

1. Identify the two quantities you're comparing
2. Divide the first quantity by the second quantity
3. The result is the unit rate, expressed as "Quantity 1 per 1 unit of Quantity 2"

Example

Let's calculate the unit rate for a car traveling 240 miles in 4 hours:

1. Identify the quantities:
   • Quantity 1 = 240 miles
   • Quantity 2 = 4 hours
2. Apply the formula:

   \[ \text{Unit Rate} = \frac{240 \text{ miles}}{4 \text{ hours}} = 60 \text{ miles per hour} \]

3. The unit rate is 60 miles per hour

Visual Representation

This diagram illustrates how 240 miles traveled in 4 hours results in a unit rate of 60 miles per hour.