Math & Science Calculators

Percentages, algebra, geometry, statistics and number systems.

From working out a discount to checking an algebra problem, these tools cover the arithmetic and school-level maths people reach for most. Each page explains the formula behind the answer and the mistakes that most often produce a wrong one, such as dividing by the wrong base in a percentage change or forgetting the sign of b in the quadratic formula.

If you're unsure which percentage tool you need, ask what the question is. Use the Percentage Calculator for "what is X% of Y", Percentage Change when a value moved from one number to another, Percentage Increase for growth specifically, and Percent Error when you're comparing a measurement against a known true value.

Results are computed in your browser with standard floating-point arithmetic, so very long decimals are rounded for display. For homework, work the problem by hand first and use the calculator to check it; the explanations on each page are written to help you find where a hand calculation went wrong.