How to Use This Scientific Calculator
This powerful calculator is designed to handle a wide range of mathematical tasks. Here's how to get the most out of it:
- Basic Operations: Use the number buttons and
+ - × /
for simple arithmetic. - Scientific Functions: Click function buttons like
sin
,log
,√
and then enter the number or expression in parentheses (e.g.,sin(30)
). - Exponents: Use
x^y
for powers (e.g.,2^8
) orx²
for squaring. - Parentheses: Use
( )
to group operations and control the order of calculations (e.g.,(2+3)*4
). - Constants: Click
π
ore
to input these mathematical constants. - Memory: Store a value with
MS
, recall it withMR
, add to it withM+
, subtract withM-
, and clear withMC
. - Last Answer: Press
Ans
to use the result of the previous calculation in a new one. - History: Click "Show Calculation History" to see and reuse past calculations.
- Keyboard: You can also use your computer keyboard for faster input. Number keys, operators, Enter (=), Escape (AC), and Backspace (DEL) all work.
List of Functions and Operations
Basic Arithmetic
- Addition (
+
), Subtraction (-
), Multiplication (×
), Division (/
) - Percentage (
%
) - Decimal Point (
.
)
Trigonometric Functions
- Sine (
sin
), Cosine (cos
), Tangent (tan
) - Arc Sine (
sin-1
), Arc Cosine (cos-1
), Arc Tangent (tan-1
) - Note: These functions use radians. To convert from degrees, multiply by
π/180
(e.g.,sin(30*Math.PI/180)
).
Logarithmic Functions
- Common Logarithm (base 10) (
log
) - Natural Logarithm (base e) (
ln
)
Exponents and Roots
- Power (
x^y
) - Square (
x²
) - Usex^2
- Square Root (
√
) - y-th Root of x (
y√x
) - Use asy√x(value, root)
orvalue^(1/root)
- 10 to the power of x (
10^x
) - e to the power of x (
e^x
)
Constants and Special Functions
- Pi (
π
) - Euler's Number (
e
) - Factorial (
x!
)
Memory and History
- Memory Store (
MS
), Memory Recall (MR
) - Memory Add (
M+
), Memory Subtract (M-
) - Memory Clear (
MC
) - Last Answer (
Ans
) - Calculation History
About Scientific Calculators
A scientific calculator is an indispensable tool for students, teachers, engineers, and anyone who needs to perform technical calculations. Unlike a basic calculator, it can handle complex mathematical functions commonly used in science, engineering, and mathematics.
Key features include trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent), logarithmic functions (log, ln), exponential functions, and the ability to work with constants like pi (π) and Euler's number (e). These capabilities make them essential for subjects like algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, physics, and chemistry.
Frequently Asked Questions
log
typically refers to the common logarithm, which has a base of 10 (e.g., log₁₀(100) = 2). ln
refers to the natural logarithm, which has a base of e (approximately 2.718).sin(30 * π / 180)
or approximately sin(0.5236)
.