How to see previous calculations in Calculator on iPhone

You can see previous calculations in the basic or scientific calculator on iPhone, reload them, and copy results to use elsewhere.

Last updated: October 17, 2026 10:36 pm

By Tom Griffin - Executive Editor

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On iPhone, keep track of previous calculations in the basic or scientific calculators, and copy results from them to use in Calculator or other apps. They’re behind the Clock button, and when you reload a calculation, it appears where you left off earlier.

See previous calculations

Start the Calculator app on your iPhone.
Tap the Change Mode button and choose Basic or Scientific.
Tap the Clock button and then do any of the following:
- Reload the calculation: Tap the listing. The calculation appears where you left off earlier.
- Copy the answer: Touch and hold the listing and tap Copy Expression or Copy Result.
- Delete the calculation: Swipe left, then tap the Delete button.
- Delete all previous calculations: Tap Edit, tap Clear All, and then tap Clear History.
- Delete multiple calculations: Tap Edit and tap the calculations. Tap Delete.

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