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Quick guide

What This Calculator Does

The Basic Calculator is designed for one quick step at a time, not for entering a long formula. It provides:

  • addition +, subtraction −, multiplication ×, and division ÷;
  • decimal input and sign change ±;
  • square root √ for non-negative real values;
  • MC, MR, M+, and M- memory keys;
  • recent calculation history, keyboard control, sharing of the current memory value, and fullscreen mode.

It is a good fit for shopping totals, bill checks, budgets, homework verification, and short chained calculations. It is not a scientific calculator or a parenthesized expression parser with variables and functions.

When to Use It

  • You want to add or split several prices quickly.
  • You need a few multiplication, division, or running-total steps and a temporary value.
  • You want to review the most recent ten completed calculations.
  • You prefer keyboard input or a fullscreen, large-button layout.
  • You only need square root or sign change, not advanced mathematical functions.

Inputs Explained

Numbers, Decimals, and Sign

Use the number keys to enter an integer or decimal. A number accepts one decimal point. The ± key toggles the sign of the current display; zero is not changed into negative zero.

Arithmetic Operations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What calculations does this calculator support?

It supports step-by-step addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square root, sign change, memory keys, and recent-history review.

Does it apply normal operator precedence?

No. It does not parse one long expression; chained key presses are evaluated from left to right, so 12 + 7 × 2 becomes 38 after 12 + 7 is evaluated first.

Where are memory and history stored?

Memory, history, and the last result are stored in localStorage in the current browser; the share link contains only the memory parameter, not the full history.

Why does the display show Error?

Division by zero and the square root of a negative real number show Error; press Clear to start again.

When should I switch to a scientific calculator?

Use a scientific or expression calculator when you need trigonometry, logarithms, powers, parentheses, variables, permutations, combinations, or other functions.

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Basic Calculator: Arithmetic, Memory & History

Quickly handle addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square root, and sign changes with MC/MR/M+/M-, history, keyboard input, and fullscreen mode.

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