Error Function Calculator
Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required
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How the Error Function Calculator works
Every result on this page comes from a real formula — erf(x) = (2/√π) ∫₀ˣ e^(−t²) dt; erfc(x) = 1 − erf(x) — computed live in your browser the moment you press the button.
The reference table below covers the most common error function calculator cases at a glance, the methodology section breaks the calculation into verifiable steps, and the FAQ tackles the edge cases.
Quick reference
| x | erf(x) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 0.5205 |
| 1 | 0.8427 |
| 1.5 | 0.9661 |
| 2 | 0.9953 |
| ∞ | 1 |
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Calculations use 64-bit floating point with sensible rounding for the domain (currency to 2 decimals, percentages to 4 decimals, algebra to 6 significant figures). Where exact rational arithmetic matters — fractions, factorials, simplification — we use a dedicated BigNumber path so 1/3 + 1/6 returns ½, not 0.49999.
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Below the calculator we link a small set of plain-English explainer pages — "What is a percentage?", "Why does PEMDAS matter?", and so on. They cover the underlying concept in 4–6 short paragraphs. Read those before the calculator if the topic is new, or after if you want the extra context.
Interpretation guide
| Output | Meaning |
|---|---|
| erf(x) | Area under the normal curve scaled to (−x, x); ranges −1 to 1. |
| erfc(x) | The complementary tail, 1 − erf(x). |
| Use | Probability, diffusion, heat transfer and signal analysis. |
Formula & methodology
Formula: erf(x) = (2/√π) ∫₀ˣ e^(−t²) dt; erfc(x) = 1 − erf(x)
The error function erf(x) gives the probability that a normally distributed value falls within ±x standard-deviation-scaled units. This tool uses a high-accuracy series approximation.
- Enter the value x (it may be negative).
- The calculator evaluates erf(x) numerically.
- It also reports the complementary error function erfc(x) = 1 − erf(x).
- Read both values to several decimal places.
Worked example: erf(1) = 0.8427, so erfc(1) = 0.1573.
Frequently asked questions
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