Calculators

  • Abacus
    500

    Abacus

    Invented in 500 B.C. Used in China around 1300 A.D.
  • Mechanical calculator

    Mechanical calculator

    William Schickard first invented the mechanical calculator that was unknown for 300 years
  • Circular slide rule

    Circular slide rule

    In 1632, the circular and rectangular slide rule was invented by W. Oughtred (1574-1660).
  • Pascaline

    Pascaline

    Blaise Pascal invented one the first calculators to help his father with taxes. Modification of Schickards design.
  • Arithmometer

    Arithmometer

    Charles Xavier Thomas's invented the arithmometer
  • Electronical Calculator

    Electronical Calculator

    William Seward Burroughs. Invented The Burroughs Adding Machine Company, founded in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Millionare Calculator

    Millionare Calculator

    Millionaire calculator introduced and invented by Leon Bollee,
  • Curta

    Curta

    Miniature hand-held mechanical calculator introduced. Invented by Curt Herzstark
  • Hand-held calculators

    Hand-held calculators

    Electronic handheld calculator invented by Texas Instruments.
  • Teal Photon (Solar Powered Calculator)

    Teal Photon (Solar Powered Calculator)

    first solar powered calculators invented by Teal Industries Incorporated, also known as Sharp.