Add two or more numbers or compatible measurements, with automatic unit conversion, precise calculation steps, and downloadable results.

Inputs

Values to add

Enter between 2 and 20 values. Commas and scientific notation are supported.

Results

Total
Exact internal result
Values included
Average
Range

Addition visual A proportional visual showing how each entered value contributes to the total.

Detailed Breakdown

  • Enter values and calculate.

Formula and Calculation

General formula:
S = x₁ + x₂ + ... + xₙ

S = sum
xᵢ = each entered value
n = number of values

Value Table

Item Entered Converted Running Total

Practical Recommendation

Use the same unit for every value when possible. When units differ, verify that the selected calculation type and result unit match the measurement being added.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Select plain numbers or a compatible measurement type.
  2. Enter at least two values and choose each value’s unit when applicable.
  3. Select the desired result unit, then press Calculate Sum or enable automatic recalculation.
  4. Review the converted values, running totals, formula, and proportional visual.

How the Calculation Works

For plain numbers, the calculator adds the entered values directly. For measurements, each value is first converted to a consistent internal base unit. The base-unit values are added with full JavaScript numerical precision, and the total is then converted to the selected result unit.

Formula Explanation

The general formula is S = x₁ + x₂ + … + xₙ, where S is the total, each xᵢ is an addend, and n is the number of values. For unit-aware addition, each addend is converted using bᵢ = xᵢ × fᵢ, where fᵢ is its base-unit conversion factor. The final displayed total is Sᵤ = (Σbᵢ) ÷ fᵤ.

Worked Example

Adding 1.5 metres, 75 centimetres, and 2 feet requires a common unit. In metres, the values are 1.5 m, 0.75 m, and 0.6096 m. Their sum is exactly 2.8596 m, which displays as 2.86 m when rounded to two decimal places.

Understanding the Results

The Total card shows the rounded result in the selected output unit. The exact internal result retains additional significant digits for inspection. Average is the total divided by the number of valid addends, while Range is the largest converted value minus the smallest converted value.

Common Mistakes

  • Mixing incompatible quantities, such as adding length to mass.
  • Selecting the wrong unit for an entered measurement.
  • Assuming binary data units such as MiB are identical to decimal units such as MB.
  • Rounding each addend before adding instead of rounding only the final display.
  • Using commas ambiguously as decimal separators; this tool interprets commas as digit-grouping separators.

Technical Notes

Length uses metres, mass uses kilograms, duration uses seconds, and digital storage uses bytes as internal base units. Decimal storage units use powers of 1,000, while binary units use powers of 1,024. Very large or very small results may be displayed in scientific notation to remain readable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this calculator add negative numbers?

Yes. Negative values are valid and reduce the total. The visual separates positive and negative contributions where applicable.

Can I add values with different units?

Yes, provided all values represent the same type of quantity, such as several lengths or several durations.

Why can the exact and rounded results differ?

The exact result shows more available precision, while the primary total follows the selected decimal-place and rounding settings.

Are my values sent anywhere?

No. Calculations, saved settings, sharing data, and file creation are handled locally in your browser without network requests.

Important Note

This calculator is suitable for general arithmetic and routine measurement conversions. JavaScript uses IEEE 754 floating-point arithmetic, so extremely large values, extremely small values, or calculations requiring regulated financial, scientific, engineering, or legal precision should be independently verified with an appropriate specialist system.

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