Free Online Calculator

Basic Calculator

A simple online calculator for everyday sums.

Last updated: Free, no sign-up Private — runs in your browser

Quick answer: using the basic calculator

Tap or type your sum — 125 × 4 + 18 ÷ 3 equals 506. Multiplication and division are done before addition and subtraction.

Overview of the Basic Calculator

A clean, fast calculator for everyday arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply and divide, with brackets, percentages, squares and square roots, and an Ans key to reuse the last result. Type the whole calculation or use the keypad, and the answer updates as you go.

It follows the correct order of operations and handles decimals accurately (0.1 + 0.2 shows 0.3). For percentages specifically use the Percentage Calculator; for trigonometry and logs the Scientific Calculator; for fractions the Fraction Calculator.

How We Calculate

The calculator applies the standard method step by step.

  1. Enter the calculation using the keypad or keyboard.
  2. Brackets are evaluated first.
  3. Then multiplication and division (left to right), then addition and subtraction.
  4. % divides the number before it by 100, so 200 × 15% = 30.
  5. Results are rounded to 12 significant digits to remove floating-point noise.
order of operations: brackets → × ÷ → + −
Worked example — basic calculator
ItemValue
Expression125 * 4 + 18 / 3
Result506
Rounded to 6 decimal places506
Scientific notation5.06 × 10^2
With thousands separators506
Basic calculator results
CalculationResult
125 × 4 + 18 ÷ 3506
(12 + 8) × 360
0.1 + 0.20.3
200 × 15%30
√81 + 2²13

Basic Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use this calculator?

Tap the keys or type on your keyboard, then press = (or just read the live answer).

Does it follow the order of operations?

Yes. 2 + 3 × 4 = 14, because multiplication happens before addition.

How do I calculate a percentage?

Use the % key: 200 × 15% = 30. For more, use the Percentage Calculator.

Why does 0.1 + 0.2 show 0.3?

Computers store 0.1 and 0.2 slightly inexactly; the calculator rounds away that error so you see the answer you expect.

Can I use brackets?

Yes, to any depth: (12 + 8) × 3 = 60.

What happens if I divide by zero?

You get a clear message — division by zero is undefined.

How is the basic calculator calculated?

It uses the standard method: order of operations: brackets → × ÷ → + − The full working and a worked example are shown on this page.

How accurate is this calculator?

Decimal results use standard double-precision arithmetic (about 15–16 significant digits). Tools that work with whole numbers — big numbers, factors, bases, combinations — use exact integer arithmetic, so no digits are lost.

Can I use it for homework or exams?

Yes for checking your work and learning the method. The steps and formula are shown so you can understand the answer, but follow your teacher's rules about calculators in exams.

Is my data stored?

No. Everything is calculated in your browser and nothing you enter is uploaded or saved.

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