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title: "Can GravityMath be used inside a Gravity Forms form?"
date: 2026-04-23
author: "GravityKit"
link: "https://www.gravitykit.com/docs/gravitymath/math-extension-gravity-forms/"
---

Our GravityMath plugin adds a shortcode to WordPress that allows you to perform advanced calculations on your website using Gravity Forms data. However, this shortcode CANNOT be used inside a form. The shortcode only works with data from existing entries.

If you need the ability to perform advanced calculations **inside forms**, we recommend checking out [Advanced Calculations by Gravity Wiz](https://gravitywiz.com/documentation/gravity-forms-advanced-calculations/).

The `[gravitymath]` shortcode **can only be used** on a WordPress post/page, or inside [GravityView's Custom Content field](https://www.gravitykit.com/docs/gravityview/getting-started-gravityview/using-the-custom-content-field/).

The `[gravitymath]` shortcode **cannot be used** inside a [calculation formula](https://docs.gravityforms.com/using-calculations/), inside an HTML field, or anywhere else inside a form.

![Error message showing invalid GravityMath formula in Gravity Forms setup](https://www.gravitykit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/file-b75cJ1iyUz.png)