General Questions
What is a Scientific Calculator?
A scientific calculator is a type of calculator designed to handle complex mathematical operations beyond basic arithmetic. Our online Scientific Calculator includes functions for trigonometry, logarithms, exponents, and more.
Is this calculator free to use?
Yes, our Scientific Calculator is completely free to use with no limitations or hidden costs.
Can I use this calculator on my mobile device?
Yes, our calculator is designed to be responsive and works well on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.
Functionality Questions
How accurate are the calculations?
The calculator uses JavaScript's built-in math functions, which are accurate for most everyday calculations. However, for critical scientific or financial calculations requiring extreme precision, we recommend using specialized software.
Are the trigonometric functions in degrees or radians?
The trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan) in our calculator use degrees as input. For example, sin(90) will calculate the sine of 90 degrees.
What is the "M+" and "MR" functionality?
The memory functions allow you to store and recall values:
- M+ (Memory Add): Adds the current displayed value to memory
- MR (Memory Recall): Displays the value currently stored in memory
Technical Questions
Does the calculator work offline?
Once the page is loaded, all calculations are performed client-side in your browser. This means the calculator will work even if you lose internet connection after loading the page.
Does this calculator collect my data?
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data that helps us improve our calculator. No personal information or calculation data is collected. For more details about our data practices, please see our Privacy Policy.
Can I embed this calculator on my website?
We currently do not offer an embedding option. However, you're welcome to link to our calculator from your website.
Troubleshooting
The calculator displays "Error". What does this mean?
An "Error" message typically appears when:
- You attempt to divide by zero
- You try to calculate the square root of a negative number
- You attempt to calculate the logarithm of zero or a negative number
- The result is too large or too small for the calculator to display
Some buttons don't work. What should I do?
If you're experiencing issues with the calculator buttons:
- Make sure your browser is up to date
- Try refreshing the page
- Clear your browser cache
- Try using a different browser
If problems persist, please contact us with details about the issue.
Still Have Questions?
If you couldn't find the answer to your question, please visit our Contact page to get in touch with our support team.