Map Algebra geoprocessing function

Available with Spatial Analyst license.

Available with Image Analyst license.

Map algebra is a way to perform spatial analysis by creating expressions in an algebraic language. With the Raster Calculator geoprocessing function, you can easily create and run map algebra expressions that output a raster dataset.

The syntax rules for the map algebra expressions are similar to the syntax you may already be familiar with in previous versions of ArcGIS.

Geoprocessing FunctionDescription

Raster Calculator

Build and run a single map algebra expression using Python syntax.

Geoprocessing function in the Map Algebra category

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