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How to Use the Calculator and Unit Converter in Chrome's Address Bar

Tap a step to see how it works.

  1. Type an expression into the address bar

    Type something like "25*4+10" into Chrome's address bar (the omnibox), and the result appears right in the suggestion list without leaving for a search results page.

  2. Click the result or select it with arrow keys

    Click the calculated result, or select it with the arrow keys and press Enter, and the value drops straight into the address bar so it's easy to copy.

  3. Type a unit conversion

    Type something like "10 km to miles" and Chrome automatically converts length, weight, temperature, and other units for you.

  4. Currency conversion works too

    Type something like "100 usd to eur" with a currency code and you'll see the amount converted at a close-to-real-time exchange rate.

  5. Why it's useful

    You can finish a quick calculation or unit conversion right from the address bar, without opening a calculator app or running a separate search, so your workflow never breaks.

Skip opening a separate calculator app

Instead of opening a calculator app or running a search every time you need a quick calculation or unit conversion, you can type it straight into the address bar and get an instant answer.

Also check out Chrome's memory saver mode

If you want your browser to feel smoother overall, it's worth checking out how Chrome's memory saver mode keeps things running well even with a lot of tabs open.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the calculation result doesn't show up?

You may have typed it into a search box instead of the address bar, or used a format Chrome doesn't recognize β€” try again with a plain expression using +, -, *, or / and no extra spaces.

How accurate is the currency conversion?

It isn't exactly the same as a live market rate, so it's best used to quickly get a rough sense of an amount rather than for anything that needs to be precise.