Calculators
Online: Four Function Calc
MetaCalc
MetaCalc is a great online, four-function calculator. The calculator can be enlarged from its normal size to provide a very large display. The calculator has the Order of Operations programmed in.
eCalc: Online Basic Calculator
The eCalc online basic calculator is a great four-function calculator. The calculator keys are color-coded by function. Additional keys include an Exponent and Inverse key.
CLIPS Calculator
The CLIPS Calculator is a multifunction online calculator. It can serve as a four-function, scientific, graphing, or conversion calculator. Colored buttons give the user the ability to change the color theme for the calculator. The creators also offer the option to download the SWF (Flash) file for offline use. This file can be opened from within a browser or added to an HTML file to be automatically opened by a browser.
Offline/Local: Four Function Calc
Microsoft Calculator
Located in the Start menu
This is the standard calculator that come installed on the Windows operating system.
Microsoft Calculator Plus
Microsoft Calculator Plus is a free download available from Microsoft for a Validated (genuine) version of Windows. The Calculator Plus includes the Standard and Scientific calculator, and adds a Conversion calculator, that will convert things like Length, Volume, Temperature, and even Currency (with an automated import from the European Bank). One additional feature is a non-Classic view theme that is a little more colorful.
Moffsoft Freecalc (Win)
Moffsoft FreeCalc is a free, four-function calculator that performs all of the necessary functions. The calculator also supports different color schemes to offer varying levels of contrast. The calculator also incorporates a printable "tape", to keep track of each calculation. The size of the buttons automatically adjust proportionally to the size of the window.
eCalc Basic Calculator (Win/Mac)
The eCalc basic calculator is a great four-function calculator. The calculator keys are color-coded by function. Additional keys include an Exponent and Inverse key.
CLIPS Calculator
The CLIPS Calculator is actually an online calculator, but the creators allow for the download of the SWF (Flash) file, making it available offline. The file can be opened from within a browser or added to an HTML file to be automatically opened by a browser. It can serve as a four-function, scientific, graphing, or conversion calculator. Colored buttons give the user the ability to change the color theme for the calculator.
Online: Scientific Calculator
Holt Online Learning: Online Scientific Calculator
A free, online scientific calculator. The calculator allows users to perform complex operations using parenthesis and exponents, as well as work with geometric and trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine, and tangent. The calculator's size adjusts automatically to the size of the browser window.
CLIPS Calculator
The CLIPS Calculator is a multifunction online calculator. It can serve as a four-function, scientific, graphing, or conversion calculator. Colored buttons give the user the ability to change the color theme for the calculator. The creators also offer the option to download the SWF (Flash) file for offline use. This file can be opened from within a browser or added to an HTML file to be automatically opened by a browser.
Offline/Local: Scientific Calculator
Microsoft Calculator
Located in the Start Menu
This the standard calculator that is included with the Windows operating system. Under the View Options, SCIENTIFIC can be chosen, and the standard calculator is converted into a scientific calculator.
Microsoft Calculator Plus
Microsoft Calculator Plus is a free download available from Microsoft for a Validated (genuine) version of Windows. The Calculator Plus includes the Standard and Scientific calculator, and adds a Conversion calculator, that will convert things like Length, Volume, Temperature, and even Currency (with an automated import from the European Bank). One additional feature is a non-Classic view theme that is a little more colorful.
Mac Calculator (with paper tape)
Located in the Applications folder
This is the standard calculator included with the Mac operating system. Under the View option, SCIENTIFIC can be chosen, and the standard calculator is converted into a scientific calculator. It also contains a "paper tape" feature which allows users to track their work, and has speech capabilities as well.
DreamCalc (Win)
DreamCalc is a scientific calculator for Windows. It comes with a basic scientific calculator option, a graphing scientific calculator, or a financial and graphing calculator. One neat feature is its interface -- it looks identical to most standard scientific calculators. The screen and button sizes adjust proportionally to the window size. Also included are a "paper tape" (called a Paper Roll, located under the VIEW options) and additional themes (called Skins under the VIEW options) to change the look of the calculator.
eCalc Scientific Calculator (Win/Mac)
The eCalc scientific calculator is a very powerful scientific calculator. The calculator keys are color-coded by function. An option is available to display results in Scientific notation (use the menu to customize the number of decimal places). The display is clickable for quick recall of a previous entry. Entry also supports copy and pasting. The Scientific Calculator also includes a conversion calculator.
Koala Calc (Mac)
An easy-to-use calculator with both a Simple and Advanced Mode. Advanced mode includes the scientific calculator interface, as well as a unit conversion tool and a fraction/decimal convertor. Additional features include "paper" tape, speech output, speech recognition, and the ability to create common constants (number values used on regular occasion) for users to recall instantly with the use of the memory keys.
Calc98 (Win)
A calculator with a very customizable interface. Customize the size of the buttons, colors of the calculator, and the fonts that the calculator uses.
CLIPS Calculator
The CLIPS Calculator is actually an online calculator, but the creators allow for the download of the SWF (Flash) file, making it available offline. The file can be opened from within a browser or added to an HTML file to be automatically opened by a browser. It can serve as a four-function, scientific, graphing, or conversion calculator. Colored buttons give the user the ability to change the color theme for the calculator.