# bc `bc` is a command-line utility for arbitrary-precision arithmetic. It allows you to perform calculations with numbers of any size and with a specified level of decimal precision, making it suitable for tasks where standard shell arithmetic is insufficient. `bc` can be used interactively or non-interactively, reading expressions from standard input or from files. Visit the following resources to learn more: - [@article@Linux Handbook | bc command in Linux](https://linuxhandbook.com/bc-command/) - [@article@Linux bc Command with Examples](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/linux-bc) - [@video@Shell Scripting Tutorial for Beginners 11 - Floating point math operations in bash | bc Command](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqpY-Wk-i9k)