Free math & STEM tools

Math calculators that show the steps

MathCalcTools is a free library of 17 math calculators, from square roots to derivatives, that shows the formula and a worked example behind every result instead of just a number.

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Square Root Calculator

72 is not a perfect square, but its largest square factor (36) simplifies the radical.
6√2 ≈ 8.485
Standard radical-factoring method No server round trip, just your browser doing the math
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Worked steps on every tool Free, no sign-up Nothing sent to a server, it all runs on your device Mobile friendly
17 tools, zero guesswork

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Each one returns the answer and the steps that get you there.

Square Root Calculator

Find the square root of any number and the simplified radical form, with the factoring steps.

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Volume Calculator

Free volume calculator for 6 common shapes: cube, box, sphere, cylinder, cone, and pyramid. Pick a shape, enter the dimensions, and get the volume wit

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Square Footage Calculator

Free square footage calculator. Enter length and width to get square feet and acres. Add multiple rooms or areas and get a running total. Unit options

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Ohm's Law Calculator

Free Ohm's law calculator. Enter any 2 of voltage, current, resistance, or power and solve for the other two. Formulas and worked example included.

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Right Triangle Calculator

Free right triangle calculator. Enter any 2 known values (legs, hypotenuse, or an angle) to solve the rest. Shows all sides, angles, area, perimeter,

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Triangle Calculator

Free triangle calculator. Enter any combination of sides and angles (SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS) to find all missing values. Shows area via Heron's formula, p

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Quadratic Formula Calculator

Solve ax squared + bx + c = 0. Get the discriminant and real or complex roots, step by step.

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Slope Calculator

Two points in, slope out, plus the y-intercept, the equation of the line, and the distance.

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Derivative Calculator

Differentiate a function and see the rule applied at each step.

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Integral Calculator

Find definite and indefinite integrals with the worked steps.

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Exponent Calculator

Raise any base to any power, including negative and fractional exponents.

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Factoring Calculator

Factor whole numbers and quadratics into their building blocks.

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GCF Calculator

Find the greatest common factor of two or more numbers.

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Pythagorean Theorem Calculator

Solve for the hypotenuse or a missing leg of a right triangle.

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Standard Deviation Calculator

Compute the mean, variance, and standard deviation of a data set.

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Average Calculator

Find the mean, median, and mode of a list of numbers.

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Rounding Calculator

Round any number to a chosen place value or number of decimals.

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An answer without the steps is just a guess you have to trust.

Why MathCalcTools

Answers you can learn from

A number on its own does not help much when you are trying to understand a method or check your homework. Every calculator here pairs the result with the formula and a short worked example, so you can see exactly how the answer was reached. The square root tool simplifies radicals and shows the factoring. The quadratic solver reports the discriminant before the roots. The slope calculator walks from two points to the full line equation. Where a neutral reference helps, we link to sources like Wolfram MathWorld. For the exact formula behind every tool on this site in one place, see the Math Formulas Reference (2026). The same operation shows up when a teacher curves a tough exam; the grade-curving tool on this site works through that version.

The fine print

Math FAQs without the fluff

Are these calculators free?

Yes. Every tool on MathCalcTools is free to use, with no sign-up. Calculations run in your browser.

Do the math calculators show steps?

Yes. Each calculator shows the formula and a worked, step-by-step example so you can follow the method, not just the answer.

Can I use these on a phone?

Yes. The site is built mobile-first, so the calculators and steps work on any screen size.

Are the results accurate?

The tools use standard formulas and round results for readability. For graded work, double-check the final figure against your own working.