Standard form can be calculated on a scientific calculator with the âexponentâ button. âExponentâ is another name for power. On a calculator, the âexponentâ button is specifically for standard form and powers of 10, whereas the \(x^y\) button can be used for any power. Scientific calculators can also be set to âscientificâ mode and will then show all calculations in standard form.
For example, to input \(1.2 \times 10^7\), press:
1.2 EXP 7
which will appear as:
1.207 or 12000000 or 1.2 E7 or \(1.2 \times 10^7\)