Engineering Calculator
Free online engineering calculator with sin, cos, tan, log, ln, powers, roots, factorials, memory and more. Supports DEG/RAD mode.
This engineering calculator handles advanced math — trigonometry, logarithms, exponents, factorials, hyperbolic functions, and memory — all in one place. It works in either Degree or Radian mode and supports keyboard input for fast calculation.
What the buttons do
- sin / cos / tan: Standard trig functions. Press 2nd to switch to their inverses (asin, acos, atan).
- ln / log: Natural log (base e) and common log (base 10). Press 2nd for eˣ and 10ˣ.
- x² / √x: Square and square root. Press 2nd for cube and cube root.
- xʸ: Raise x to any power — type the base, press xʸ, then the exponent.
- n!: Factorial. Type a number then press n! — e.g. 5! = 120.
- 1/x: Reciprocal of the current value.
- sinh / cosh / tanh: Hyperbolic trig functions (not affected by DEG/RAD).
- π / e: Insert the mathematical constants pi (≈3.14159) and Euler's number (≈2.71828).
- MC / MR / M+ / M−: Memory clear, recall, add, subtract.
- Ans: Inserts the result of your last completed calculation so you can chain operations.
DEG vs RAD mode
The DEG/RAD toggle at the top controls how angles are interpreted for trig functions.
DEG (degrees): sin(90) = 1. Use this for most everyday engineering and physics problems where angles are given in degrees.
RAD (radians): sin(π/2) = 1. Use this in pure mathematics, calculus, and when working with angular frequency.
The 2nd button
Pressing 2nd activates the secondary function of several buttons, shown in the highlighted state. The key swaps are: sin↔asin, cos↔acos, tan↔atan, ln↔eˣ, log↔10ˣ, x²↔x³, √x↔∛x. Press 2nd again (or after any input) to return to primary mode.
Keyboard shortcuts
- 0–9 + . : Digits and decimal point
- + − * /: Arithmetic operators
- Enter or =: Evaluate
- Backspace: Delete last character
- Escape: Clear all (AC)
- ^ : Power operator (xʸ)
- ( and ): Parentheses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DEG and RAD mode?
DEG (degrees) is used for everyday angles like 90° or 180°. RAD (radians) is the standard unit in mathematics and physics — π radians equals 180°.
Can I calculate powers and logarithms?
Yes. Use the xʸ button for powers, log for base-10 logarithm, and ln for the natural logarithm.