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Texas Instruments TI-30

Texas Instruments TI-30

The Texas Instruments TI-30 is a scientific calculator with 8 digits precision and algebraic logic. It has 28 functions, 40 keys, and an LED (light-emitting diode) display typical of calculators of this era. The power source is PP3 9V. The calculator was manufactured in Italy; USA.

This is the original in a long line of scientific calculators designated TI-30 (with various suffixes over the years), and sold in vast numbers. It is possibly the all-time best selling calculator.

Texas Instruments continues to use this name for its mainstream scientific calculator, mainly aimed at the education market.

Note: Possibly the all-time best selling calculator

A sample of this calculator is held in the calculator.org collection.

Facts at a glance:

FeatureValue
TypeScientific
Functions28
Keys40
Precision8
LogicAlgebraic
Display typeLED
Length145mm
Width80mm
Thickness33mm
Weight111g
Power SourcePP3 9V
CountryItaly; USA
Original price$25
Est. current value$5
Year introduced1976
Year discontinued1990

Replacements:

If you have a Texas Instruments TI-30 that is no longer working, you can first try replacing the PP3 9V battery. If that doesn't solve the problem, then you can consider replacing the calculator with a modern equivalent.

We suggest the following current models as possible replacements:

See other calculators by Texas Instruments