The Best Tool for Engineering Calculations: PTC Mathcad!
Many engineers use spreadsheet software for engineering calculations, but is it truly the right tool?
Is spreadsheet software the right choice for engineering calculations?
Spreadsheet software was originally designed for basic accounting and finance at the entry level, using rows and columns to tabulate calculations. Since then, it has evolved over time to add mathematical functions, remaining true to its original grid format.
A spreadsheet is a suitable choice, but engineersfor the right choice?
The key difference between Mathcad and spreadsheet software
Typical engineering mathematics involves units, complex notation, and iterative processes that spreadsheet software was not designed to handle elegantly.
PTC Mathcad was built to meet the needs of engineers — combining the power of a computational engine with a natural math notation interface.
Mathcad's approach to engineering calculations
Choose Mathcad! Because unlike spreadsheet software, Mathcad displays calculations in standard mathematical notation that anyone can read and verify.
Mathcad gives engineers a dedicated environment for engineering mathematics — with units, symbolic math, and documentation all in one place.