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Summary
Type equations into Google to use it like a calculator. Use operators like * to multiply or / to divide. you may also search Google for “calculator” to view a more traditional calculator interface.
Google isn’t just forfinding resourceson the internet. The search engine also offers a free calculator built right in that you can use to perform both basic and complex calculations. We’ll show you how to use the Google online calculator right here.
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Make Google Your Default Search Engine for Quick Calculations
To be able to perform calculations right from your web browser’s address bar, set Google as your browser’s default search engine. That way, you don’t have to open the Google site every time you need your calculator.
You can set Google as your default search enginein Safari,Firefox, andMicrosoft Edge. Of course, if you use Chrome, Google should already beset as the default.
Once you’ve set the default, you’re able to perform the following calculations right from your address bar.
How to Use the Google Online Calculator
You can use Google toadd,subtract,multiply, anddividenumbers. You can also raise a number to a power, find a number’s square root, add and subtract a specific percentage, and evenfind the percentageof a number.
Basic Calculations
Let’s begin with a basic calculation. What would be the result of
? Google will answer it for you if you type the following:
While you’re adding numbers, you can add percentages as well. For example, to add10%of600to600, you’d type the following;
Subtractions can be performed by using a “-” (minus) sign. For example, to subtract5from20, type the following:
To subtract a specific percentage from a number, say if you want to deduct25%from1,000, enter the following:
Numbers can be multiplied by using the “*” (asterisk) sign. You can use the “x” sign in place of the asterisk as well.
The following multiplies10by5:
To perform division, enter the number to divide, type the forward-slash sign, and type the number to divide by. For example, to divide200by8, enter the following:
You can raise a number to a power by entering the following:
To find the square root of a number, use the following. Here, you’ll get the square root of225.
To find the percentage amount of a specific number, say5%of1,500, try this:
You can also combine multiple mathematical equations and choose which ones should be performed first. For example, you can perform addition and division with a single formula.
In the equation below, Google will first divide20by4(because these numbers are in parentheses) and then add the resulting number to the equation.
Convert Foreign Currency Values
Another helpful feature is the ability toconvert one currency to anotherusing a real-time rate. For example, you can find out how many Great British Pounds (GBP) you’ll be able to buy with, say, $1,000 dollars.
Convert Various Units of Measure
Google’s online calculator also allows you toconvert various units of measure, including miles to kilometers, pounds to kilograms, and more.
To convert inches to centimeters, use this:
You can also convert the weather measurement from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa.
Search for “Calculator” to View a More Traditional Interface
If you want a more traditional calculator experience, search “calculator” in Google. The search engine will bring up a traditional calculator interface you can use to manually enter your equations. Simply click or tap the numbers and operators.
Google’s built-in online calculator is a fantastic tool. However, the search engine’s abilities don’t stop there. While you’re testing the calculator, tryfinding similar images with Google Search. You can upload a photo from your device, and Google will find and show you all the pictures that match yours.
