---
title: "matrix_determinant(_:)"
framework: simd
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
path: "simd/matrix_determinant(_:)-7kglv"
---

# matrix_determinant(_:)

Returns the determinant of the specified matrix.

## Declaration

```swift
func matrix_determinant(_ x: simd_double2x2) -> Double
```

## See Also

### Deprecated Symbols

- [matrix_invert(_:)](simd/matrix_invert(_:)-nkj5.md)
- [matrix_equal(_:_:)](simd/matrix_equal(_:_:)-4claa.md)
- [matrix_from_diagonal(_:)](simd/matrix_from_diagonal(_:)-7i8pm.md)
- [matrix_from_columns(_:_:)](simd/matrix_from_columns(_:_:)-37jug.md)
- [matrix_transpose(_:)](simd/matrix_transpose(_:)-6qaez.md)
- [init(_:)](simd/simd_double2x2/init(_:)-9vxjx.md)
- [cmatrix](simd/simd_double2x2/cmatrix.md)