Scientific Calculator Online

A full scientific calculator on the left of your problem set, and 26 chemistry and physics solvers beneath it. Built for the moment the TA is two benches away and you need the number now.

Type with your keyboard or tap the keys. Press Enter for the answer, Esc to clear. Previous answers are kept in Ans and the history list.

All calculators

Chemistry

12 tools

Physics

11 tools

Numbers & units

3 tools

What the calculator can do

KeyDoesExample
sin cos tanTrig in degrees or radianssin(30) = 0.5
sin⁻¹ cos⁻¹ tan⁻¹Inverse trig, returns an angleatan(1) = 45
ln logNatural log and base-10 loglog(1000) = 3
eˣ 10ˣ xʸ x² √Powers and roots2^10 = 1024
EEScientific notation entry6.022E23 × 2
n!Factorial (gamma function for decimals)5! = 120
AnsReuse the previous answerAns ÷ 2

Why a chemistry and physics calculator, not just a calculator

A plain scientific calculator gets the arithmetic right and leaves everything else to you: looking up atomic masses, balancing the equation, remembering which kinematic equation drops the unknown you don't have, converting millilitres to litres before dividing. Those steps, not the arithmetic, are where most marks are lost.

Each StemCalc solver does one of those jobs and shows its working: the rearranged formula, the unit conversions, and how many significant figures the answer deserves. Use it to check homework you've already attempted, or to see how a method goes before you try the next question by hand.

When the question is worded in a way no single calculator fits, paste it into the problem helper, which identifies the knowns and walks through the solution.

Frequently asked questions

Is this scientific calculator free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on StemCalc is free, needs no account and works in your browser. Only the optional tutor sends your question to a server.
How do I switch between degrees and radians?
Tap DEG or RAD above the keypad. The choice is remembered on this device. Trig functions (sin, cos, tan) read their input in the selected unit, and the inverse functions return an angle in it.
How do I type scientific notation like 6.02 × 10²³?
Use the EE key or type a capital E: 6.02E23. You can also type 6.02×10^23. Implied multiplication works too, so 2π and 3(4+1) are fine.
What order of operations does it follow?
Standard precedence: brackets, then powers (evaluated right to left, so 2^3^2 = 512), then multiplication and division, then addition and subtraction. A leading minus applies after the power, so −2² = −4, matching TI and Casio calculators.
Can I use it on my phone during a lab?
Yes. The keypad is sized for thumbs, the page works offline once loaded, and your last 12 calculations stay in the history list on the device.