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Four-Function Calculator

A calculator for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with brackets so you can enter longer expressions.

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About the Four-Function Calculator

A calculator for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with brackets so you can enter longer expressions.

How to use the Four-Function Calculator

  1. Type the numbers and operators using the buttons. Use ( and ) to group parts of the expression.
  2. Press = to evaluate and C to clear.

Formula and method

The expression follows the order of operations: brackets first, then multiplication and division, then addition and subtraction.

Worked example

2 + 3 × 4 = 14, but (2 + 3) × 4 = 20.

Tips

  • Close every bracket you open.
  • Division by zero is not defined.

Frequently asked questions

What does BODMAS or PEMDAS mean?
A memory aid for the order of operations: brackets or parentheses, orders (powers), division and multiplication, then addition and subtraction.