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🔬 Scientific Calculator

Full scientific calculator with trig, logs, and more

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About Scientific Calculator

A full-featured scientific calculator with trigonometric functions, logarithms, exponents, factorial, square root, cube root, and more. Toggle between degrees and radians. Supports keyboard input. Runs entirely in your browser.

How to Use Scientific Calculator

  1. Enter numbers and operators using the keypad or keyboard
  2. Use function buttons for sin, cos, tan, log, sqrt, etc.
  3. Access memory functions (M+, M-, MR, MC) for stored values
  4. Toggle between degrees and radians for trigonometry
  5. View calculation history to review previous results

About Scientific Calculator

A scientific calculator handles mathematical operations beyond basic arithmetic — trigonometry, logarithms, exponents, factorials, and more. This web-based version provides the same functionality as a physical TI or Casio scientific calculator, accessible from any device. It supports standard mathematical notation, parenthesized expressions, and maintains a calculation history. Common uses include homework, engineering calculations, physics problems, statistical computations, and quick conversions. The calculator follows proper order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) and handles edge cases like division by zero and invalid inputs gracefully. All computation runs locally in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it follow order of operations?

Yes — the calculator follows standard mathematical order: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division (left to right), Addition/Subtraction (left to right). This is PEMDAS/BODMAS order, same as physical scientific calculators.

When should I use radians vs degrees?

Use degrees for everyday angles (90° is a right angle). Use radians for calculus, physics, and advanced math (π/2 is a right angle). The calculator defaults to degrees — toggle to radians when needed for mathematical computations.

What is the 'e' button?

It represents Euler's number e ≈ 2.71828, the base of natural logarithms. It appears throughout mathematics, especially in calculus, compound interest (continuous compounding), and exponential growth/decay formulas.

Can I use keyboard input?

Yes — type numbers and operators directly. Common shortcuts: * for multiplication, / for division, ^ for exponents, Enter to evaluate. Parentheses work as expected for grouping expressions.

Why does sin(90) give the wrong answer?

Check if you're in radians mode — sin(90 radians) ≈ 0.894. Switch to degrees mode for sin(90°) = 1. This is the most common scientific calculator mistake.

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