🔬 Scientific Calculator
Free Online Advanced Math Calculator 2026
📊 About This Scientific Calculator
This free online scientific calculator provides professional-grade mathematical functionality including trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan), logarithms (log, ln), exponents & roots, factorials, and memory operations. It supports three angle modes (DEG, RAD, GRAD), follows standard order of operations (PEMDAS), and works on any device. Perfect for students, engineers, scientists, and anyone working with advanced mathematics in 2026.
📝 How to Use This Scientific Calculator
Click number buttons (0-9) or type using keyboard. Use the decimal point (.) for decimals like 3.14 or 0.001.
Click operators (+, −, ×, ÷) for basic math or function buttons (sin, log, √) for advanced operations.
Before using trig functions, select DEG (degrees), RAD (radians), or GRAD (gradians). DEG is most common.
Click function first (sin, log, √), then enter number and close with ). Example: sin(30) for sine of 30°.
MS stores value, MR recalls it, MC clears, M+ adds to memory, M− subtracts. Great for multi-step calculations.
Press = or Enter to calculate. Previous calculation shows in history. Use CE to clear entry, AC to reset all.
💡 Pro Tips
- Parentheses matter: (2+3)×4 = 20, but 2+3×4 = 14
- Check angle mode: sin(30) = 0.5 in DEG, but -0.988 in RAD
- Use constants: Click π for 3.14159... and e for 2.71828...
- Keyboard works: Type numbers, operators, and press Enter for =
📐 Complete Functions Guide
Basic Arithmetic
| Operation | Button | Example | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addition | + | 25 + 17 | 42 |
| Subtraction | − | 50 − 23 | 27 |
| Multiplication | × | 12 × 8 | 96 |
| Division | ÷ | 144 ÷ 12 | 12 |
| Power | ^ or xʸ | 2^8 | 256 |
| Square | x² | 9² | 81 |
| Square Root | √ | √144 | 12 |
| Cube Root | ∛ | ∛27 | 3 |
Trigonometric Functions
Basic Trig (requires angle input)
sin(x) — Sine of angle xcos(x) — Cosine of angle xtan(x) — Tangent of angle xInverse Trig (returns angle)
sin⁻¹(x) — Arcsine, returns angle whose sine is xcos⁻¹(x) — Arccosine, returns angle whose cosine is xtan⁻¹(x) — Arctangent, returns angle whose tangent is xTrig Examples (DEG mode)
sin(30) = 0.5cos(60) = 0.5tan(45) = 1sin⁻¹(0.5) = 30°Logarithmic & Exponential Functions
Logarithms
log(x) — Common logarithm (base 10)ln(x) — Natural logarithm (base e)Exponentials
eˣ — e raised to power xxʸ — x raised to power yLog/Exp Examples
log(100) = 2 (because 10² = 100)log(1000) = 3 (because 10³ = 1000)ln(e) = 1 (because e¹ = e)ln(7.389) ≈ 2 (because e² ≈ 7.389)Special Functions
| Function | Button | Example | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factorial | n! | 5! | 120 |
| Absolute Value | |x| | |-15| | 15 |
| Reciprocal | 1/x | 1/4 | 0.25 |
| Percentage | % | 50% | 0.5 |
| Sign Toggle | ± | ±25 | -25 |
| Pi Constant | π | π | 3.14159... |
| Euler's Number | e | e | 2.71828... |
📏 Understanding Angle Modes
Most common mode. Full circle = 360°. Right angle = 90°. Use for everyday angles, geometry, navigation.
Used in calculus. Full circle = 2π rad. Right angle = π/2 rad. One radian ≈ 57.3°.
Used in surveying. Full circle = 400 grad. Right angle = 100 grad. Less common.
⚠️ Common Angle Mode Mistake
sin(30) in DEG mode = 0.5 (correct for 30 degrees)
sin(30) in RAD mode = -0.988 (30 radians is different!)
Always verify your angle mode before calculating trigonometric functions.
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
📊 Worked Examples
Example 1: Calculate Area of Circle
Formula: A = πr² where r = 5Steps:
1. Click
π → displays 3.14159...2. Click
×3. Enter
54. Click
x² → squares the 55. Click
=Result: 78.54 square units
Example 2: Compound Interest
Formula: A = P(1 + r)ⁿ where P=1000, r=0.05, n=10Steps:
1. Enter
10002. Click
×3. Enter
(1+0.05)4. Click
^5. Enter
106. Click
=Result: $1,628.89
Example 3: pH Calculation
Formula: pH = -log[H⁺] where [H⁺] = 0.001 MSteps:
1. Click
log(2. Enter
0.0013. Click
) then = → gives -34. Click
± to change signResult: pH = 3 (acidic)