Exponent Calculator
Raise any number to any power.
How this calculator works
An exponent tells you how many times to multiply the base by itself. 2 to the power of 10 means 2 multiplied by itself ten times, which is 1,024. Negative exponents give the reciprocal, and fractional exponents give roots.
Frequently asked questions
What is a negative exponent?
It means the reciprocal. For example, 2 to the power of -3 equals 1 divided by 8, or 0.125.
What does a fractional exponent mean?
An exponent of 0.5 is a square root, and 1/3 is a cube root.
What is any number to the power of 0?
It equals 1, for any non-zero base.
