# What kind of calculator can you bring to the SAT?

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**Created:** [January 28, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-kind-of-calculator-can-you-bring-to-the-sat/7547 "2016-01-28T03:02:07Z")\
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When I do practice problems and practice tests I usually use the calculator on my laptop since it's accessible. I know the SAT doesn't let you use computers during the test, but I don't have access to a good calculator to bring with me on test day. How important is a having a calculator and what are some of your suggestions for good, cheap, and permitted calculators?

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Technically, all problems on the Math section of the SAT can be done without a calculator, but it's helpful to have one for checking your answers, graphing functions, and doing calculations more efficiently. Taking the test without a calculator will put you at a slight to moderate disadvantage compared to other students, so I'd definitely recommend bringing one. **Take a look at this page for more info on the SAT's calculator policy as well as a list of acceptable calculators:** [https://sat.collegeboard.org/register/calculator-policy.](https://sat.collegeboard.org/register/calculator-policy.)

If you're looking for an inexpensive calculator, [this site posts the best deals for calculators online.](http://bargaincalculators.com/) **You can get a used graphing calculator for pretty cheap (I saw a few that were only $20-30).** Just make sure you check the list on the SAT calculator policy page first to make sure it's an approved model.