By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-07-28 11:48:11 | Word Count: 758
Online calculators are internet based. It is very handy when you are online and need immediate computations done. The system is very accurate and effective.
Calculators are computing devices that solve mathematical equations. These devices are installed with a program that instantly solves equations when numbers are inputted. An online calculator works under the same premise. The only difference is that an online calculator is a software. And it not only solves math problems, but also solves trivial questions.
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There are online calculators used to calculate loan amount for different payment frequencies, to determine monthly interest payment, to know how big a line of credit a person can receive and more. And some are used for a special reason, for individual purpose, and for health reason. Here are a few examples.
Online Love Calculators
Online love calculator is a calculator used to measure the probability of a successful relationship between two people. Bear in mind that the result should not be taken seriously. This love program is taken just for fun.
The love calculator first came out online in November 1996. It became popular, was shown on television, and articles about it were written on newspapers and magazines. The program garnered many awards since it started.
Two names are entered on given blanks. It is ideal to write two names of the opposite sex. The program will calculate the compatibility of these two names (or persons) based on certain criteria. Of course the criteria are withheld, but we assume that it could be based on the number of letters against the alphabet ranks.
Online Ovulation Calculator
Ovulation calculators are best for those women who want to get pregnant, already pregnant, or women who want to know the safe days for sexual intercourse not using any means of contraceptives. These are dependent on the dates and lengths of a woman s menstruation. Such days are important to determine her ovulation time because she is most fertile on those particular days.
This calculator needs some pertinent information about women’s menstrual cycle. Such information includes the average length of cycles, the exact starting date of last Menstrual period, and the average Luteal Phase length.
An example of on how to work on an ovulation calculator:
“First day of your last menstrual period: October 17, 2008”
“Total number of days in your menstrual cycle: 30 Days”
After filling the required information, press “calculate.” The result will appear as stated, Your ovulation date is: Month/ Date/Year” and” Your fertile days are …”
Normally, a menstrual cycle is consists of 28 days. However, there are 22 days and can even last up to 44 days. This calculator would only provide information about the approximate date of your ovulation. In cases, you have an irregular menstrual cycle; a less accurate result will get from the calculator.
Online Body Mass Index (BMI) calculators
The BMI calculator is a calculator is used to find out the BMI or Body Mass Index of a person. The result will be able to know whether the person is weight healthy based on her or his height. The calculators usually have boxes allotted for entering height and weight in metric or imperial units.
In general, only adults can use The Body Mass Index Calculators. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children are not advisable to use the calculator. The results could be inaccurate among people with long term health conditions, people having age of 60 and above.
To find out your BMI, just enter your height in feet and inches, and your weight in pounds. Then press “calculate.” Your BMI result will instantly appear. Remember not to rely solely on these calculations. Consult your doctor for more accurate tests.
A person with BMI between 19 and 25 is said to have a normal amount of fat in the body. A person is considered overweight, if his or her BMI is in between 25 to 29.9. And a person having a BMI of 30 or higher, he or she is considered obese. As the BMI increases, health risks also increases. Thus the greater the chances to have diseases like arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Online Gas Mileage Calculators
The Gas Mileage Calculators are useful nowadays since oil or fuel is shooting up its price in the market. The calculator can be used to compute for gas mileage for your particular trip. The result will help you estimate your transportation expenses.
Some information required to work on the calculator include number of liters of fuel that was bought, number of miles since last fill up, average annual mileage, and the price per liter you paid.
