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Long Division Calculator

At each digit, divide the carried remainder plus the next digit by the divisor.

Inputs and units

  • Dividend (whole number): Enter your value in the format and unit shown.
  • Divisor (whole number): Enter your value in the format and unit shown.

Calculation method

At each digit, divide the carried remainder plus the next digit by the divisor.

Worked example

The example values are: Dividend (whole number) = 125; Divisor (whole number) = 4

  • Quotient: 31
  • Remainder: 1
  • Decimal: 31.25
  • Steps
  • 1 ÷ 4 = 0, remainder 1
  • 12 ÷ 4 = 3, remainder 0
  • 5 ÷ 4 = 1, remainder 1

Assumptions and limitations

Whole-number long division; the decimal result is also shown.

Using your result

Select Calculate after changing inputs. Copy result copies the displayed output; Download result saves a text file. Reset returns the form to its example inputs. Calculations run in your browser.

Long Division Calculator FAQs

What method does this calculator use?

At each digit, divide the carried remainder plus the next digit by the divisor.

What should I check before using the result?

Whole-number long division; the decimal result is also shown.