Calculators · Gutenberg
Scientific Calculator block for WordPress
A fully functional scientific calculator with standard arithmetic, trigonometric, logarithmic, and power functions, memory storage, and history log.
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
A fully functional scientific calculator with standard arithmetic, trigonometric, logarithmic, and power functions, memory storage, and history log.
Inspector panels on this block: Header, Calculator Settings, Sizing & Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Default Angle Mode” options: Degrees, Radians.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Calculators → search “Scientific Calculator” (block name `blockenberg/scientific-calculator` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Scientific Calculator block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Scientific Calculator”, insert it. Category: Calculators.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Header. Set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-mode, data-opts. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Show Title | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTitle`. |
| Show Subtitle | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSubtitle`. |
| Header — Title | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Scientific Calculator. Saved as `title`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Perform advanced mathematical calculations. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Default Angle Mode | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Degrees; Radians. block.json default: deg. Saved as `angleMode`. |
| Show Memory Buttons | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showMemory`. |
| Show History | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showHistory`. |
| History Max Entries | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 3–20. block.json default: 10. Saved as `historyMax`. |
| Calculation Precision | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 4–14. block.json default: 10. Saved as `precision`. |
| Display Font Size | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 18–64. block.json default: 36. Saved as `displaySize`. |
| Button Font Size | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 11–22. block.json default: 15. Saved as `btnSize`. |
| Card Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 20. Saved as `cardRadius`. |
| Button Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–20. block.json default: 10. Saved as `btnRadius`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 320–640. block.json default: 420. Saved as `maxWidth`. |
| Padding Top | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-mode, data-opts.
- Keyboard handlers move focus between items.
When this is the right block
- A fully functional scientific calculator with standard arithmetic, trigonometric, logarithmic, and power functions, memory storage, and history log — that is the job of Scientific Calculator, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Show Title”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about calculator, scientific, math.
- Inserter grouping: tools, lead magnets, and interactive widgets.
Notes from the implementation
viewScript: this folder’s frontend.js is enqueued on the front end for this block.
FAQ
How do I add the Scientific Calculator block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Scientific Calculator”. It sits under Calculators. After insert, open Header and set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
Does Scientific Calculator need a server or extra plugin?
No. After Blockenberg is active, the view script runs in the browser with the values you saved on the block.
Is the Scientific Calculator Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Scientific Calculator ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Scientific Calculator to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Header, Calculator Settings, Sizing & Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Scientific Calculator from the Gutenberg inserter.