Three Types of Calculators You Can Build with Calconic on Shopify

Creating interactive calculators with Calconic is one of the easiest ways to make your Shopify store smarter, more engaging, and perfectly tailored to your customers’ needs. Depending on how you want shoppers to interact with your products, you can connect your calculator to the cart, the checkout, or simply display it as an on-page tool.

Below, we’ll walk you through the three main types of Calconic calculators, explain how each one works, and help you choose which is best for your store setup.

Quantity-Linked Calculator

This calculator is directly connected to your product quantity selector. When customers enter their measurements (for example, wall width or floor area), the calculator determines the exact number of units or packs required and automatically fills this number into the quantity field.

The quantity updates instantly — so customers can add the correct amount to their cart without doing the math themselves.

Best suited for: Products sold in packs, boxes, or pieces, where the quantity depends on dimensions — such as tiles, wallpaper, or flooring.

Example in the Calconic Demo Store: Quantity Calculator

Checkout-Integrated Calculator

This calculator is directly connected to the Shopify checkout process.

When a customer enters their measurements or other product specifications, the calculator instantly determines the exact custom price.

By clicking Add to Cart, the customer adds the fully customized product — complete with its calculated price — directly to the cart, ready for checkout.

Best suited for: Made-to-measure or custom-priced products, like blinds, printing, or flooring services, where the total cost depends entirely on the customer’s dimensions or specifications.

Example in the Calconic Demo Store: Checkout Calculator

Simple Calculator

This type of calculator can be embedded anywhere on your Shopify store — on a product page, blog post, or custom landing page.

It allows customers to perform calculations (like cost estimation or material quantity) without automatically connecting those results to the cart or checkout.

Best suited for: Stores that want to help customers estimate costs or explore options before making a purchase — for example, “How much paint do I need?” or “What’s the cost per square meter?” tools.

Example in the Calconic Demo Store: Simple Calculator

Which Calculator Type Should You Choose?

Each calculator serves a unique purpose:

• Quantity-Linked – adjusts the quantity automatically based on measurements.

• Checkout-Integrated – generates dynamic pricing and connects directly to checkout.

• Simple – provides instant on-page calculations without affecting checkout.

Choosing the right one depends on your product type and how you want customers to interact with your store.

No matter which calculator type you choose, Calconic helps make your Shopify store smarter and more intuitive.

By automating calculations and enhancing the shopping experience, you ensure customers make confident, accurate purchases — every time.

See all calculator examples in the Calconic Demo Store.

Need help? Contact us at support@calconic.com.