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Scientific Calculator

Trigonometric functions, logarithms, powers, roots, and memory. A full scientific calculator in your browser.

Click the result to copy. Press 2nd for inverse trig functions.

Tips & Guide

Degrees vs Radians

Trig functions work in degrees by default here. Remember that sin(90°) = 1, cos(0°) = 1. If you're working in radians, π/2 ≈ 1.5708.

Using π and e

Press the π button to insert 3.14159… and e for Euler's number 2.71828… These are precise constants, not approximations.

Powers and Roots

Use xʸ to raise x to any power. For square root press √x. For cube root, raise to the power of 1/3 using xʸ.

Logarithms

log is base-10 (common log). ln is the natural logarithm (base e). log(1000) = 3 because 10³ = 1000.

Inverse Trig Functions

Press 2nd to access arcsin, arccos, arctan, which give you the angle from a ratio. arcsin(1) = 90°.

Memory Functions

M+ stores a value, MR recalls it, M- subtracts from memory, MC clears it. Useful for multi-step calculations.

A full-featured scientific calculator for trigonometry, logarithms, powers, roots, and memory operations — all running in your browser with no install required.

How to use the Scientific Calculator

  1. Enter a number using the digit buttons or your keyboard.
  2. Click a function button (sin, cos, tan, log, ln, √) to apply it to the current value.
  3. Toggle between Degrees and Radians mode for trigonometric functions.
  4. Use M+, M−, MR, and MC to store and recall a value in memory.
  5. Press AC to clear all, or C to clear only the current entry.

Examples

sin(30°)

Result: 0.5

log(1000)

Result: 3

√144

Result: 12

2^10

Result: 1,024

cos(0°)

Result: 1

How to calculate manually

Converting degrees to radians

  1. Multiply the degree value by π ÷ 180
  2. Example: 90° × (π ÷ 180) = π/2 ≈ 1.5708

sin(90°) = sin(π/2) = 1

Using log and ln

  1. log(x) means log base 10: log(100) = 2 because 10² = 100
  2. ln(x) means natural log (base e): ln(e) = 1

log(1000) = 3 | ln(1) = 0

The first pocket scientific calculator was the Hewlett-Packard HP-35, released in 1972 at a price of $395 (about $2,700 today). It was the first calculator to perform trig and log functions and was rejected by HP's marketing team, who believed it would never sell — they were very wrong.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use degrees or radians for trigonometry?

Use the angle mode required by the problem. Degrees divide a circle into 360 parts, while radians measure angles using the circle’s radius and are common in calculus and programming. Confirm the mode before evaluating sine, cosine, or tangent because the same number produces different results in each mode.

What is the difference between log and ln?

The log key normally calculates a base-10 logarithm, while ln calculates the natural logarithm with base e. Both answer which exponent produces the entered value in their respective base. Logarithms of zero or negative real numbers are not defined in an ordinary real-number calculator.

Why can a calculator show a small floating-point error?

Browser calculations represent most decimal values in binary floating-point form, so some results contain tiny approximation differences. The display rounds those values for readability. Use suitable significant figures and specialist decimal or symbolic software when financial, scientific, or regulatory work requires controlled precision.

How does the calculator apply operation order?

Treat the displayed expression as the source of truth and use parentheses when the intended order could be ambiguous. Powers and functions are normally evaluated before multiplication and division, followed by addition and subtraction. Check a complex expression in smaller steps when one misplaced bracket could materially change the answer.