The Windows 7 Calculator now lets you choose from 4 options:

  • Standard - Basic calculator functions.
  • Scientific - Includes advanced calculations, including sine, cosine, and tangent.
  • Programmer - Includes logical calculations useful in computer programming, such as boolean operations.
  • Statistics - Includes calculations commonly used in statistical analysis.

Windows calculator includes specific functions for practical tasks, such as calculating a mortgage payment. These convenient functions include:

  • Unit Conversion - Common unit conversions, such as converting an angle from degrees to radians, or a liquid measure from quarts to gallons, and vice versa.
  • Date Calculation - Calculate the difference between two dates, or add/subtract days to/from a specified date.
  • Worksheets - Calculations to help manage personal expenses, such as mortgage payments, vehicle lease payments, and fuel economy.
  • See our calculator definition for further information and related links on this term.