Simple Calculator in Java using Switch Case
Create a simple calculator to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Last updated: 11 January 2026
Method 1: Using Switch Case
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import java.util.Scanner;
public class Calculator {
public static void main(String[] args) {
Scanner reader = new Scanner(System.in);
System.out.print("Enter two numbers: ");
double first = reader.nextDouble();
double second = reader.nextDouble();
System.out.print("Enter an operator (+, -, *, /): ");
char operator = reader.next().charAt(0);
double result;
switch(operator) {
case '+':
result = first + second;
break;
case '-':
result = first - second;
break;
case '*':
result = first * second;
break;
case '/':
result = first / second;
break;
default:
System.out.printf("Error! operator is not correct");
return;
}
System.out.printf("%.1f %c %.1f = %.1f", first, operator, second, result);
}
}Output:
Enter two numbers: 10 5 Enter an operator (+, -, *, /): * 10.0 * 5.0 = 50.0
Explanation
Takes two numbers and an operator, then uses switch case to perform the operation.
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