Our commitment
Calculator Matters (calculatormatters.com) is committed to making its calculators, tables, charts, and articles usable by the widest possible audience, including people who rely on assistive technology such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and keyboard-only navigation.
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA as a practical target. Accessibility is an ongoing effort rather than a one-time achievement, and we treat it as part of building each calculator.
Conformance status
We consider the site to be partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 AA: most of the experience meets the standard, while some areas — particularly third-party advertising and the most complex interactive charts — may not fully conform. "Partially conformant" means parts of the content do not yet fully meet the standard, and we are actively working to close the gaps.
What we do
- Use semantic HTML so headings, lists, tables, and form fields are announced correctly by assistive technology.
- Label every calculator input and pair it with helper text so its purpose is clear.
- Support full keyboard navigation, including a visible focus outline on interactive elements.
- Maintain readable colour contrast for text and important interface elements.
- Build mobile-first, responsive layouts that reflow cleanly and allow text to be zoomed without breaking.
- Avoid conveying meaning through colour alone, and provide text alternatives where relevant.
- Provide the same figures as result cards or a data table wherever a chart appears, and let data tables scroll horizontally on small screens so content is never cut off.
- Respect your system light/dark preference and reduced-motion settings.
How we test
We check new and updated calculators with keyboard-only navigation, browser zoom, and automated accessibility tooling, and we review colour contrast and focus order as part of building each page. Automated checks cannot catch everything, so reports from people who use assistive technology are an important part of how we find and fix issues.
Known limitations
Some content is provided by third parties — for example, advertising served through ad networks. We do not control the markup or behaviour of third-party content, so it may not always meet the same accessibility standards as the rest of the site. We also recognise that complex charts are visual by nature; where a chart appears, the same figures are available as result cards or a data table.
Ongoing improvement and feedback
We review accessibility as we add and update calculators, and we welcome reports of specific problems so we can prioritise fixes. If you encounter a barrier, telling us the page, your device or browser, and the assistive technology you use helps us reproduce and resolve the issue quickly. Email [email protected] or use our contact page — we treat accessibility feedback as a priority and will do our best to respond and improve.
Accessibility FAQ
What accessibility standard do you follow?
We target the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA as a practical, ongoing goal — semantic markup, labelled inputs, full keyboard support, readable contrast, and responsive layouts.
Can I use the calculators with a keyboard or screen reader?
Yes. Inputs and controls are reachable and operable by keyboard with a visible focus outline, and we use semantic HTML so headings, lists, tables, and form fields are announced correctly by assistive technology.
How do charts work for non-visual users?
Charts are visual by nature, so wherever a chart appears the same figures are also provided as result cards or a data table, and data tables can scroll horizontally on small screens so nothing is cut off.
How do I report an accessibility problem?
Email [email protected] or use the contact page. Telling us the page, your device or browser, and the assistive technology you use helps us reproduce and fix it quickly. We treat accessibility reports as a priority.