Bookmark Calculator so the Next Time You Need to Convert Anything
We all have a few calculations that we do frequently, such as converting ounces to cups or miles to kilometers and the like. When I need to do a quick conversion, I use Calculator Soup, a simple website that offers hundreds of specialty calculators for things like inflation, unit conversions, gas mileage, algebra, and more.
The site may seem overwhelming at first glance, with its old-school aesthetic and list of categories, but it’s full of tools you’d otherwise search for and find ad-supported versions. For example: if you are trying to get the best possible car loan, there is a car loan calculator :
You can enter the loan amount, duration and interest rate. You will immediately see the results along with a breakdown. There’s even a link where you can share your calculations.
Another example that Lifehacker readers should appreciate is a computer storage unit calculator that can convert bits to bytes and everything in between.
Again, the app shows you how it works, meaning you not only get the answer, but also learn how you could calculate it yourself.
Honestly, I could spend all day talking about the different tools here. There is a program that can convert any decimal number to a fraction. There is an application that can calculate a person’s current age based on their date of birth. And there is a tool for calculating compound interest. And if you’re a scientist, you have a variety of specialized tools for chemistry, physics, and statistics.
Honestly, it’s hard to think of anything that’s missing in terms of calculations you might have to do regularly. Personally, I’d add a bunch of brewing-related calculators, but that’s pretty niche. The vast majority of calculations that the average person can perform can be found here.
That’s why Calculator Soup is a site that everyone should bookmark or at least keep in mind. Want more information about calculators? We’ve highlighted the best calculator apps and rounded up the hidden features of a calculator app for Windows , so check them out.