Should I use DEG or RAD for school math?

Most school geometry and physics problems use degrees (DEG), where sin(30) = 0.5. Calculus and higher math often use radians (RAD).

Does the scientific calculator follow the order of operations?

Yes. It evaluates powers first, then multiplication and division, then addition and subtraction, and respects parentheses.

Can I type exponents on my keyboard?

Yes. You can type ^ for powers and use parentheses ( ) to group expressions.

Online Scientific Calculator – Powers, Trig & DEG/RAD

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Switch the calculator to Scientific mode to access powers (xʸ), square roots (√), trigonometry (sin, cos, tan), and logarithms (log, ln). You can toggle between degrees (DEG) and radians (RAD) depending on your problem. School trigonometry usually uses DEG, where sin(30) equals 0.5. Try it right on this page.

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You can type too: numbers, + − * / ^ ( ) %, Enter for =, Backspace and Esc.

History

Step by step

Switch the mode selector from Basic to Scientific.
Choose DEG for degrees or RAD for radians before running trig functions.
Use xʸ for powers, √ for roots, or sin, cos, tan, log, and ln.
Press = or Enter to compute the result and add it to the history.

At a glance

Function	What it does	Example
DEG / RAD	Sets angle unit for sin, cos, tan	sin(30) = 0.5 in DEG
xʸ and ^	Raises a base to an exponent	2^3 = 8
√	Calculates the square root	√16 = 4
log / ln	Base-10 and natural logarithms	log(100) = 2

How to Use an Online Scientific Calculator (DEG, RAD & Powers)