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Calorie tracker for those who eat actual food?

Covid-induced stress eating has prompted me to start tracking calories again. Most of the apps for this focus on packaged and restaurant food where I eat mostly whole foods that have no barcode to scan. I’ve also noticed that the food databases for many apps are user generated and thus full of errors so I’d like to avoid that too. Is there an app that’s better for this kind of thing? I don’t mind paying if it’s good.
posted by genmonster on Apr 2, 2020 - 17 answers

How many calories an I burning in a bike stand?

I have a vintage Blackburn Magtrakstand. The bike is held upright by the rear axle with the 5 - magnetic resistance settings for/against the rear bike wheel. I'm trying to know how many calories I'm burning at each setting if I'm pedaling at a set speed in a specific chain ring and cogset. Does such a calculator or chart exist? Blackburn doesn't have one, but lots of people use these trainers. There must be something. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on Nov 28, 2019 - 6 answers

Investment calculator that includes taxes, management fees, etc?

I'm looking for an investment calculator that will tell me, if I put in x amount each month for y years, what the expected return would be (either for a fixed rate, or even better for a pessimistic history-based model of the stock market). But I want the calculator to also be able to deduct taxes (either at the end or during, depending) and management fees. Does such a thing exist? [more inside]
posted by Cozybee on Jan 8, 2019 - 5 answers

What can I do with a talking graphing calculator?

I know the general wisdom on Mefi is that graphing calculators on the whole are overpriced and easily replaced by smartphone apps, but I was just reminded of a fancy talking TI84 I have from my school days, and I wondered what kinds of cool things it might be able to do. [more inside]
posted by Alensin on Nov 28, 2018 - 2 answers

Indie scientific calculators

I need to buy a new scientific calculator (a physical one, not a phone app). I stumbled upon Numworks, which seems great. I now wonder if there are other interesting innovative calculators from smaller companies that I have never heard of. [more inside]
posted by blub on Aug 16, 2018 - 4 answers

I'm self-teaching math. Help me pick out a graphing calculator! (+more)

I always hated math growing up. It didn't come to me naturally, took a lot of work, and I didn't have the most supportive teachers. As an adult, I'm giving myself a second chance at learning this stuff! Help me pick out a graphing calculator – and I'd love any tips or advice from anyone who may have done this too. [more inside]
posted by caitcadieux on Dec 30, 2017 - 17 answers

What sort of genius do I need to hire, and where can I find them?

I am in the process of trying to create a complex pricing calculator for internal use in our business. I have most of the data, however I am hoping to engage someone on a freelance basis to help me complete the data set, as well as give some expanded detail on how this data (pricing) can change geographically. What specific professions should I be engaging, and where can I find them? More information below the fold. [more inside]
posted by sxtrumpeto on Feb 1, 2016 - 3 answers

UK business plan financials excel sheet?

I am looking for a straightforward British economic business plan financials calculator for Excel so that I can look serious! I found a similar thing from startupmodels.com but it is really for the USA. Any signposting to something comprehensive with built in calculations?
posted by parmanparman on Dec 20, 2015 - 3 answers

How do I get my online inventory tool viewed by retail store owners?

I programmed an online calculator tool that generates inventory purchasing recommendations for retail store owners. I would like to get feedback on the tool from people who buy inventory for their retail stores for a living. How do I do that? Short of just walking into stores and bothering the owners to take a look at my program or paying for adwords or some such, I'm not sure how to get the word out about my new tool to people who would be interested in using it. Any feedback would be welcome.
posted by Gosha_Dog on Mar 4, 2015 - 8 answers

multiple measurements converter/ calculator?

i have a string of measurements i would like increased by X. I've found many calculators that can do (1) measurement at a time, but is there one that does several at once? (when i say "convert" i mean increase in the same unit, not necessarily shifting/'converting' the unit to a different unit) (i.e. 1,3,5,7,9,13,15,17 inches all increased by X)
posted by mrmarley on Feb 13, 2015 - 4 answers

Where can I find a historical currency conversion calculator?

Where can I find an online calculator that will enable me to compare the value of early 19th century British currency (pounds, shillings, pence) to modern-day US currency? Is there even such a thing?
posted by John Borrowman on Jan 6, 2015 - 7 answers

Additional withholdings calculator for California

Is there an easy to use withholdings calculator for California? I want one that works like the IRS calculator does for Federal Withholdings. [more inside]
posted by Arbac on Apr 22, 2014 - 1 answer

So how much do you want to pay?

We are shopping for a new home. We think we have found a home we want to put an offer on. The thing is, we have no clue how much the mortgage payments will be. We know the taxes and insurance, but there are so many online calculators giving us very different numbers for the monthly payment. [more inside]
posted by MayNicholas on Dec 10, 2013 - 18 answers

Good replacement watch band for calculator watch?

I wear a Casio CA53W calculator watch and I need a replacement band. [more inside]
posted by ChrisHartley on Aug 24, 2013 - 8 answers

Help me find a multi-line (4-8 lines preferred) scientific calculator!

One of my chemistry courses this semester requires that I use a non-programmable, scientific calculator on all exams. Do you know of any multi-line calculators with a similar keypad to my TI-84+ Silver edition? A lot of the calculators I've looked at on Amazon appear to be of the 2-line variety; the ones that have 4-lines don't have the ability to take inverse logs or to create custom-defined exponents. It'd be really nice to have as large a display as possible; money is no issue.
posted by lotusmish on Aug 20, 2013 - 5 answers

Not my high school TI-82.

I'm taking Calc I this fall. I can borrow a graphing calculator for actual exams, but don't want to actually purchase one for day-to-day--or haul it around with me. I have an iPhone and a Nexus 7. Is there a graphing calculator app in one or the other app store that is clearly superior? I'm willing to pay, but under $10, ideally.
posted by Sequence on Jul 25, 2013 - 10 answers

Is there an iPhone app to quickly add specific numbers?

I need to add up prices as quickly as possible at work. There is no cash register, and using a normal calculator is too slow. [more inside]
posted by flora on Jul 3, 2013 - 14 answers

Turning user input into pie (charts)

WordPressFilter: I'm looking for a plugin/widget/codesnippet that will allow me to create a graph using input from the user. [more inside]
posted by antonymous on Nov 27, 2012 - 5 answers

Does the internet contain a trustworthy loan interest rate aggregator/advisor?

How do I find out what constitutes a "good" car loan for a given set of circumstances? [more inside]
posted by contraption on Sep 16, 2012 - 2 answers

The hamsters go in this end and the cans of stew come out the other

What is this machine appearing in a 1950 space exploration movie? [more inside]
posted by XMLicious on Feb 24, 2012 - 5 answers

high school classroom needs calculators

What's the quickest and cheapest way for a new high school science teacher to get 40 matching scientific calculators? The school is inner-city with a high poverty rate and limited resources. Are there donation programs available for this sort of thing, or are there retailers with discount programs? [more inside]
posted by beandip on Oct 28, 2011 - 15 answers

Calculator in math class

When should calculators be used in math class? What are good criteria for determining if a calculator should be used on a given set of problems?
posted by strangeguitars on Jul 3, 2011 - 33 answers

HP 35s a good choice for Mechanical Engineering student?

I'm in my second year and so far my cheap little TI 30xIIs has worked fine for me, but my DC Circuits professor told the class that using the TI 30xIIs is cumbersome compared to the HP 35s for some material later in the semester. He said he highly recommends purchasing an HP 35s. I'm willing to spend the $50, but he's an Electrical Engineer teaching electrical classes. Would the HP 35s be good for me as a mechanical student?
posted by atm on Jan 6, 2011 - 10 answers

How do I operate this vintage calculator?

Help me learn to operate this Monroe High Speed Adding Calculator. [more inside]
posted by TrialByMedia on Dec 28, 2010 - 3 answers

looking for start-menu commandline argument calculator

Command-line calculator: I used to have a calculator program I put in c:\windows\system that took arguments, so I could type "c 5+2" into the start menu on W7 and a popup with the answer (7) would appear. Anyone know the name? Not quite a command-line calculator, since I want to pass in arguments and get a returned single value via popup.
posted by lrodman on Dec 13, 2010 - 7 answers

Calculator software

Me: Poor student. Problem: The prices of TI calculators are 2 damn high. Looking for: Free software that performs wide range of operations (most important: a "matrix" function that is easy to punch in data).
posted by Taft on Nov 8, 2010 - 34 answers

Please help!!!!

Help! My TI-86 just fried itself and I have a stats exam tomorrow! [more inside]
posted by hoperaiseshell on Sep 21, 2010 - 9 answers

What in the heck was that mechanical calculator?

Help identify this mechanical calculator I saw as a teen. [more inside]
posted by Galaxor Nebulon on Sep 14, 2010 - 6 answers

Paging all calculator geeks - I need to replace my HP 48G and RPN is required

Calculator geeks! Replacing an HP 48G+? RPN required. [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Jul 4, 2010 - 9 answers

Getting my OS X calculator back into the Dashboard

In OS X Snow Leopard, my calculator has escaped from the Dashboard and is always on my screen, and always on top. How can I send it back to the Dashboard? [more inside]
posted by siskin on Nov 26, 2009 - 2 answers

Help me design a simple nutrition calculator for a restaurant website.

How do I create a simple nutrition calculator for a restaurant website? [more inside]
posted by einarorn on Sep 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Upcoming one-time/long term expense calculator?

How to calculate how much to set aside each paycheck for multiple upcoming one-time/long term expenses? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Jun 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Where in NYC can I buy an HP 12C Platinum calculator, today?

CFAfilter: Where in NYC to buy HP 12C Platinum, today? [more inside]
posted by xiaolongbao on Jun 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me find a simple unit conversion tool for industrial use?

A friend is working in an industrial plant and needs to frequently convert convert lbs to kgs. They currently use a calculator and divide by 2.2046, but find constantly punching in "xxxxx / 2.2046 =" tedious and error-prone. They'd like a reasonably-priced device (a calculator or PDA application) with reasonably sized buttons or a touch screen that would simplify this process. They'd like to have the answer displayed as digits were input (without needing to hit = or enter), as well as being able to clear the input amount without resetting the units to be converted. [more inside]
posted by theclaw on May 9, 2009 - 22 answers

How to test if a variable in a Bourne shell script is an integer?

I'm being tasked with creating a simple integer calculator, which I have effectively done, up to the point of it being a calculator, however, even after hours of searching I cannot get any scripts to work correctly. [more inside]
posted by InsaneRhino on Apr 30, 2009 - 10 answers

Where is that wondrous BMR calculator?

Please find my super-comprehensive BMR calculator? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia on Apr 21, 2009 - 5 answers

Or did my elementary school teachers lie to me?

Which one is right, Google or Excel? [more inside]
posted by JDHarper on Apr 2, 2009 - 22 answers

I need help with this creation.

I have invented a calendar that I think is unique in design and function. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on Feb 8, 2009 - 12 answers

A simple number cruncher?

Is there an online or otherwise calculator utility that can produce a multiplication column to the nearest integer if I need to (and I do need to) multiply a given integer (specifically, 8.57143) by all the integers from 1 to about 600, displayed in a list so that I don't have to multiply it each time? I may need to do other 600-deep columns with other decimally numbers, a few at most. I need to see the result, better yet print it. [more inside]
posted by gorgor_balabala on Jul 10, 2008 - 17 answers

Please help me better understand repaying my student loans.

In 1997, I started making student loan payments, five months after graduating from graduate school. Shortly there after, in a sudden moment of sheer, blinding stupidity, I consolidated my loans, reducing my monthly payment and doubling the term of my loan. I do not want to make payments for 10 more years, however, I cannot figure out how to calculate the money I would save py doubling my payments this November. [more inside]
posted by 4ster on Jul 6, 2008 - 14 answers

Math students, you are getting such a raw deal.

Why doesn't Moore's Law apply to graphing calculators? [more inside]
posted by skryche on May 28, 2008 - 20 answers

Mystery Device: Telxon 718?

What exactly does a Telxon 718 do? It looks like a way-back calculator but only has plus, minus, and a few weird, presumably abbreviated, button markings. Any guesses as to what it does? Video within. [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold on Apr 5, 2008 - 13 answers

Dear Apple: For the Last Damn Time, Not Everyone Has Always-On Internet.

For the default Calculator app in Mac OS, how do I permanently disable the behavior that results in the "unable to update currency exchange rates" warning at startup? [more inside]
posted by lorimer on Mar 29, 2008 - 13 answers

What Was That PocketPC Software?

Help me track down a piece of Windows Mobile calculator software, the name of which my memory has totally failed to retain... [more inside]
posted by benzo8 on Feb 2, 2008 - 2 answers

Shortcut to switching off a calculator.

I've found that I can switch off most calculators without an "Off" button, by simultaneously mashing buttons and pressing "On". (I usually hold down "5" and "6", then press "On".) Can someone explain to me why and how this is possible?
posted by Xere on Nov 24, 2007 - 8 answers

Jewelers and their ubiquitous calculator... why?

Why do jewelers always insist of giving prices read from a calculator screen and not from the price tag of the piece I'm looking at? Do they give different people different prices? Or is it a way of accounting for fluctuating prices of gold or gems from week to week?
posted by ab5000 on Nov 19, 2007 - 15 answers

Help Me Replace My Calculator

Calculator-filter: My beloved casio fx-115s is dying after about 20 years of use. I need to replace it. Tell me what to get as a replacement. [more inside]
posted by wittgenstein on Oct 7, 2007 - 7 answers

Mortgage spreadsheet help

Looking for a mortgage calculator/spreadsheet (or help in creating a spreadsheet) that works for our situation. [more inside]
posted by winston on Aug 30, 2007 - 3 answers

Cracked FlashCard Calculator LCD

I cracked my FlashCard Calculator LCD. Can I fix it? [more inside]
posted by jasmeet on Jul 23, 2006 - 4 answers

Calculating mutual fund profits with pre-authorized contributions?

Is there an easy way to figure how much profit one has made from a mutual fund portfolio where additional fixed contributions are made each month? [more inside]
posted by greatgefilte on Jun 23, 2006 - 7 answers

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