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Free Online Calculator - Scientific calculator with expression paste, base conversion, and history. Powerful features. Try it now!

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Usage Guide

1. Enter Expression

Type mathematical expressions in the input field within the display area. The calculator supports basic arithmetic operations and mathematical functions, displaying results in real-time.

Basic Operations: Addition (+), Subtraction (-), Multiplication (*), Division (/)
Parentheses: Support multi-level nested parentheses to change operation priority
Decimals: Support decimal point operations, e.g., 3.14 * 2
Math Functions: Support sqrt, sin, cos, tan, and other mathematical functions
Expressions are calculated in real-time without pressing equals. Press Enter or click the equals button to save results to history.

2. Base Conversion

Click the base switcher in the top-left corner of the display area to switch between decimal, binary, and hexadecimal display:

Decimal (DEC): Default mode, displays regular numbers
Binary (BIN): Displays binary results prefixed with 0b
Hexadecimal (HEX): Displays hexadecimal results prefixed with 0x (uppercase letters)
Base conversion only affects result display. Please use decimal numbers when entering expressions.

3. Use Keyboard

The calculator provides an intuitive button layout. Click buttons to input:

Number Keys: 0-9 to enter numbers
Operators: +, -, *, / for arithmetic operations
Decimal Point: . to enter decimals
Parentheses: ( ) to change operation priority
Clear (C): Clear current expression and result
Backspace (⌫): Delete the last character
Equals (=): Save current calculation to history

4. Copy and Paste

The calculator provides convenient copy and paste functions:

Paste: Click the 'Paste' button to paste expressions from clipboard
Copy Expression: Click 'Copy Expression' button to copy complete 'expression = result'
Copy Result: Click 'Copy Result' button to copy only the calculation result
After successful copy, the button displays a green checkmark icon, automatically reverting after 2 seconds.

5. History

Click the 'History' button in the top-right corner to view and manage the last 50 calculation records:

View History: Display expressions and calculation results
Reuse Records: Click any history record to load the expression into the input field
Pin Records: Click the pin icon to pin frequently used calculations to the top
Delete Records: Click the X icon to delete individual records
Clear History: Click the bottom button to clear all history records
History is saved in browser local storage and not uploaded to servers. Pinned records appear at the top of the list for quick access.

FAQ

Q: What mathematical operations are supported?

A: The calculator is based on the Math.js library and supports basic arithmetic operations (+, -, *, /), parentheses, decimal operations, and common mathematical functions such as sqrt (square root), sin, cos, tan (trigonometric functions), log (logarithm), abs (absolute value), etc. For example: sqrt(16) returns 4, sin(0) returns 0.

Q: How do I enter complex expressions?

A: You can directly enter complete mathematical expressions in the input field, supporting multi-level nested parentheses. For example: (2 + 3) * (4 - 1) or sqrt(16) + 2^3. You can also use keyboard number keys and operator keys for quick input.

Q: How does base conversion work?

A: Click the base switcher (DEC/BIN/HEX) in the top-left corner of the display area to select the desired base. Calculation results automatically convert to the corresponding base display. For example, decimal 255 displays as 0b11111111 in binary and 0xFF in hexadecimal. Note: Input still requires decimal numbers.

Q: How long is history saved?

A: History is saved in browser local storage (localStorage) and persists until you manually clear it or clear browser data. Up to 50 recent calculation records are saved; older records are automatically deleted when exceeded.

Q: What if calculation results are inaccurate?

A: JavaScript floating-point arithmetic may have precision issues, for example, 0.1 + 0.2 may not equal 0.3. The Math.js library has optimized most precision issues, but for high-precision financial calculations, we recommend using a professional financial calculator or scientific calculator.

Q: Is my data secure?

A: Completely secure. All calculations are performed locally in your browser, data is never uploaded to servers, completely offline processing. History is also saved only on your device.

Q: Can I use keyboard shortcuts?

A: Yes. You can directly use the keyboard to enter numbers, operators, and parentheses in the input field. Pressing Enter is equivalent to clicking the equals button and saves the current calculation to history. You can also use Backspace to delete characters.

Use Cases

Daily Calculations

Shopping checkout, bill splitting, unit conversion, and other simple calculations in daily life.

Recommended Configuration:
  • Use basic arithmetic operations and parentheses
  • Use copy function to quickly share results
  • Save frequently used calculations to history and pin them
Programmer Tools

Base conversion, bitwise operations, numerical range calculations, and other programming-related calculations.

Recommended Configuration:
  • Use base switcher to quickly convert between decimal, binary, and hexadecimal
  • Calculate memory sizes: 1024 * 1024 = 1MB
  • Verify bitwise operation results in different base representations
Learning Aid

Verify math homework, learn mathematical functions, understand base conversion principles.

Recommended Configuration:
  • Use mathematical functions to verify calculation results
  • Understand computer numerical representation through base conversion
  • Save problem-solving steps to history
Engineering Calculations

Simple engineering calculations, ratio calculations, percentage calculations, etc.

Recommended Configuration:
  • Use parentheses to ensure correct operation order
  • Use history to compare calculation results of different solutions
  • Copy results for reports or documents

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