LU Factorization Calculator (3×3 Matrix)
L Matrix:
U Matrix:
🧮 LU Factorization Calculator – Decompose Any Matrix into L and U Matrices
An LU Factorization Calculator (also known as LU Decomposition Calculator) is a tool that breaks down a square matrix into the product of two triangular matrices:
- L (Lower triangular matrix)
- U (Upper triangular matrix)
It is widely used in numerical analysis, linear algebra, and solving systems of equations.
📘 What Is LU Factorization?
LU Factorization is the decomposition of a square matrix A into:
A = L × U
Where:
- L is a lower triangular matrix (non-zero values on and below the diagonal)
- U is an upper triangular matrix (non-zero values on and above the diagonal)
This simplifies many linear algebra problems like:
- Solving Ax = b
- Inverting matrices
- Calculating determinants
🔧 How LU Decomposition Calculator Works
- Input a square matrix (e.g., 2×2, 3×3, 4×4)
- The calculator:
- Performs Gaussian elimination
- Extracts L and U matrices
- Displays the step-by-step process
✅ Example:
Input Matrix A:
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[ 4 7 ]
Output:
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[ 2 1 ]
U = [ 2 3 ]
[ 0 1 ]
🛠️ Features of an LU Factorization Calculator
- Supports 2×2, 3×3, and 4×4 matrices
- Shows step-by-step decomposition
- Verifies if LU decomposition is possible
- Useful in solving large linear systems
- Often includes options for partial pivoting
📌 When to Use LU Factorization
| Use Case | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 🧮 Solving linear equations | Fast solution via forward & backward substitution |
| 🔁 Repeated solutions (Ax = b) | Factor once, reuse L and U |
| 🔍 Matrix inversion | Easier with LU than direct computation |
| 📏 Engineering simulations | For circuit analysis, FEM, etc. |
❓ People Also Ask – LU Factorization Calculator FAQs
🔹 What is LU factorization used for?
LU factorization simplifies solving linear systems, computing matrix inverses, and finding matrix determinants. It’s widely used in numerical computing and engineering.
🔹 Can all matrices be LU factorized?
No. Only square matrices can be LU factorized, and not all of them qualify unless row exchanges (partial pivoting) are allowed.
🔹 What is the difference between LU and LUP factorization?
- LU: Decomposes A into L and U
- LUP: Adds a permutation matrix P for row swapping (needed for some matrices)
🔹 Is LU factorization the same as Gaussian elimination?
They are related. LU decomposition uses Gaussian elimination to break down the matrix, but it stores the elimination steps in L and U matrices.
🔹 Can I use LU factorization to invert a matrix?
Yes. LU decomposition helps you find the inverse of a matrix more efficiently than direct inversion, especially for large systems.