Simple Calculator

History (0/20)
M: 0

How to Use This Calculator

Basic Operations

  • Enter numbers using the number pad
  • Use +, -, ×, ÷ for basic arithmetic
  • Press = to see the result
  • Press C to clear the input
  • Use ⌫ to delete the last character

Memory Functions

  • MC – Clear memory
  • MR – Recall memory
  • M+ – Add to memory
  • M- – Subtract from memory

History Features

  • View your last 20 calculations
  • Click any history entry to reuse the result
  • Clear history with the “Clear History” button

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Numbers and operators work directly
  • Enter = Calculate result
  • Backspace = Delete last character
  • Escape = Clear input
  • Delete = Clear history

History of Calculators

Evolution of Calculation

  • 2400 BC: The abacus is invented in Babylon
  • 1642: Blaise Pascal invents the mechanical calculator
  • 1820s: Charles Babbage designs the Difference Engine
  • 1967: First handheld calculator by Texas Instruments
  • 1972: First scientific calculator (HP-35)
  • 1985: Graphing calculators emerge
  • 2000s: Online calculators become popular

Modern Calculator Features

Today’s calculators combine traditional functionality with modern features like:

  • Memory functions
  • Calculation history
  • Touch-friendly interfaces
  • Cross-device compatibility

Benefits of Using This Calculator

Practical Advantages

  • Always accessible online
  • No installation required
  • Works on all devices
  • Free to use

Educational Benefits

  • Track calculation history for learning
  • Review previous calculations
  • Practice memory functions
  • Understand mathematical operations

Professional Use

  • Quick calculations for work
  • History tracking for documentation
  • Memory functions for complex calculations
  • Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency

Calculator Fun Facts

Did You Know?

  • The word “calculate” comes from Latin “calculare,” meaning “to count with pebbles”
  • The first mechanical calculator could only add and subtract
  • The HP-35 was the first calculator to replace the slide rule
  • Early calculators used vacuum tubes and cost as much as a car
  • The first solar-powered calculator was introduced in 1978

Calculator Records

  • Largest mechanical calculator: Babbage’s Analytical Engine
  • Smallest calculator: Size of a credit card
  • Most expensive calculator: HP-01 watch calculator (1977)