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Exponent Calculator

Raise any number to any power, including negative and fractional exponents.

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Result

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How it's calculated

Formula

Result=baseexponentResult = base^{exponent}
base, exponent
— The number and the power to raise it to

What is the Exponent Calculator?

An exponent tells you how many times to multiply a base number by itself. This calculator handles positive, negative and fractional exponents.

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter the base number.
  2. 2 Enter the exponent.

Worked examples

Frequently asked questions

What does a negative exponent mean?

A negative exponent means take the reciprocal: base^(-n) = 1 / base^n.

What does a fractional exponent mean?

A fractional exponent represents a root — base^(1/2) is the square root, base^(1/3) is the cube root, and so on.