GNOME Calculator – solves mathematical equations

GNOME Calculator is the default calculator application for the GNOME desktop. Although its interface is straightforward enough for everyday arithmetic, it also offers several specialised modes for more demanding calculations.

Advanced mode provides scientific functions including trigonometry, logarithms, factorials, complex numbers and prime factorisation. Financial mode includes calculations for interest rates, present and future values, depreciation and other common financial problems.

The programming mode supports binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal calculations, together with bitwise operations and two’s complement arithmetic. A separate conversion mode handles physical units, currencies and number bases.

Calculator uses conventional mathematical notation wherever possible. It also offers a keyboard-oriented mode for entering expressions directly, making it useful for people who prefer typing calculations rather than clicking buttons.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Provides basic, advanced, financial, programming, keyboard and conversion modes.
• Perform scientific calculations involving trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, logarithms, factorials and complex numbers.
• Calculate financial values including interest rates, present and future values, and depreciation.
• Supports binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal arithmetic with bitwise operations and two’s complement.
• Convert between physical measurement units, currencies and numeral systems.
• Supports random number generation and prime factorisation.
• Enter mathematical expressions using conventional notation and keyboard input.
• Integrates with the GNOME desktop environment.

Website: gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-calculator
Support:
Developer: Robert Roth, Robert Ancell, Klaus Niederkrüger, Robin Sonefors, Rich Burridge
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

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