Richardson Extrapolation Calculator
Free online richardson extrapolation calculator. Enter your values and get instant results with the formula, step-by-step working, a worked example and FAQs — everything runs locally in your browser on Calcton, no signup required.
中文版:Richardson 外推计算器
原理:中心差分 D(h) = (f(x+h) − f(x−h))/2h 的误差展开是 D(h) = f′(x) + c₂h² + c₄h⁴ + ⋯;用 D(h) 与 D(h/2) 的线性组合 (4D(h/2) − D(h))/3 恰好消去 h² 项,误差阶升至 h⁴,继续外推按 4、16、65 的因子递推。
步骤:① 选函数并输入 x 与 h;② 工具算出 D(h)、D(h/2)、D(h/4);③ 读两级外推结果与精确导数对比。
示例:sin x 在 x = 1、h = 0.1 时 D(h) = 0.53940225217(误差 9×10^−4),一级外推误差降至 1.1×10^−7,二级外推已到 10^−11 量级。
注意事项:h 过小时浮点相消反而毁掉精度(建议 0.1 到 0.001);外推假设误差展开只有偶次幂,函数在 x 附近不光滑时失效;龙贝格积分正是同一外推思想在梯形序列上的应用。
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How to use the Richardson Extrapolation Calculator
- Fill in the inputs with your own numbers — every field shows what it expects.
- The result updates instantly as you type; no "Calculate" click needed.
- Read the result card for the main figure, the step-by-step formula, and practical notes.
Frequently asked questions
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Is there a Chinese version of this tool?
Yes. Use the Chinese version link above — it is the same calculator with the interface in Simplified Chinese.
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