How to Reshape a NumPy Array using np.reshape?

This recipe will cover practical examples to reshape a NumPy array using np.reshape function to boost your NumPy skills. | ProjectPro

NumPy is a powerful library in Python for numerical and matrix operations. One of its key features is the ability to reshape arrays, allowing users to modify the structure of their data efficiently. Check out these NumPy code examples to explore the NumPy reshape function and delve into examples of reshaping 1D and 3D arrays into 2D arrays.

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What is Reshape in NumPy?

The reshape function in NumPy allows you to give a new shape to an array without changing its data. It returns a new array with the same data but a different shape. This functionality is particularly useful when working with different dimensions of data, like transforming a 1D array into a 2D array or reshaping a 3D array into a 2D array.

How to Reshape a NumPy Array using np.reshape?

To use the reshape function, you need to call it on a NumPy array and provide the desired new shape as an argument. The shape is specified as a tuple of integers representing the dimensions. It's essential to ensure that the total number of elements in the original array matches the total number of elements in the reshaped array.

Check below the general syntax - 

NumPy reshape function syntax

Now, let's check out the specific examples of reshaping 1D and 3D arrays into 2D arrays.

NumPy Reshape 1D to 2D Array - Example

Consider the following 1D NumPy array: 

1D NumPy array

If you want to reshape this 1D array into a 2D array with 2 rows and 5 columns, you can use the reshape function. 

The resulting 2D array would look like:

[[1 2 3 4 5]

 [6 7 8 9 10]]

Numpy reshape 1d to 2d

There is another method to reshape the array directly using reshape function - 

We have a 1D array with 6 elements, and we want to reshape it into a 2D array with 2 rows and 3 columns using the reshape()method. Check it below - 

Example -Numpy reshape 1d to 2d

NumPy Reshape 3D to 2D Array - Example

Now, let's consider a 3D NumPy array:

NumPy 3D array

If you want to reshape this 3D array into a 2D array with 3 rows and 4 columns, the resulting 2D array would look like:- 

[[ 1  2  3  4]

 [ 5  6  7  8]

 [ 9 10 11 12]]

NumPy reshape 3D to 2D array

Another method to reshape a NumPy array with 3 rows and 4 columns using reshape method - 

Example - NumPy reshape 3D to 2D array

Reshape a 4 x 3 Matrix in Different Ways - Example 

Step 1 - Import the library

    import numpy as np

We have only imported numpy which is needed.

Step 2 - Setting up the Vector and Matrix

We have created a 4 x 3 matrix using array and we will reshape it.

    matrix = np.array([[11, 22, 33],

                       [44, 55, 66],

                       [77, 88, 99],

                       [110, 121, 132]])

Step 3 - Reshaping a matrix

We can reshape the matrix by using the reshape function. In the function we have to pass the shape of the final matrix we want. (If we want a matrix of n by m then we have to pass (n,m)).

    print(matrix.reshape(2, 6))

    print(matrix.reshape(3, 4))

    print(matrix.reshape(6, 2))

So the output comes as

[[ 11  22  33  44  55  66]

 [ 77  88  99 110 121 132]]

[[ 11  22  33  44]

 [ 55  66  77  88]

 [ 99 110 121 132]]

[[ 11  22]

 [ 33  44]

 [ 55  66]

 [ 77  88]

 [ 99 110]

 [121 132]]

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