Guidance

Calculator Guides

Every calculator on QuickCalc ships with a plain-language explainer covering the inputs, formulas and best practices for interpreting the output. Use the guides below to understand the maths before you make a financial, health or planning decision.

  • Step-by-step walkthroughs of the exact equations we implement.
  • Use-case tips so you can apply the result in the real world.
  • Links back to each calculator for instant hands-on practice.

Borrowing

Loan Calculator Guide

Understand amortisation math before you sign a personal, car or student loan.

  • Monthly repayment formula
  • Interest vs principal over time
  • How term length changes totals

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Life planning

Age Calculator Guide

See how we compute exact age in years, months, days and countdown to the next birthday.

  • Calendar-based Y/M/D maths
  • Countdown to milestones
  • Life expectancy visualisation

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Investing

Compound Interest Guide

Learn the compounding formula and the impact of recurring deposits on future value.

  • A = P(1 + r/n)^{nt}
  • Contribution growth vs. interest
  • Comparing compounding frequencies

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Health

BMI Calculator Guide

Understand the BMI equation, body-fat estimate and how to interpret categories.

  • Metric and imperial inputs
  • Body-fat approximation
  • Healthy weight ranges

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Scheduling

Date Difference Guide

Learn the ISO 8601 rules we use to count exact days, weeks and months.

  • UTC-safe date maths
  • Timeline visual cues
  • Handling leap years

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Everyday money

Tip Calculator Guide

Get the tipping formula plus etiquette guidance for group bills.

  • Tip percentage math
  • Per-person splits
  • Regional tipping norms

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Operations

Business Days Guide

See how we skip weekends and optional holidays to get accurate workday counts.

  • Weekend + holiday removal
  • Country-aware calendars
  • Timeline breakdowns

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