Exponent Calculator

Calculate powers and exponents. Compute any base raised to any exponent instantly.

What Is the Exponent Calculator?

The exponent calculator computes any base raised to any power, including negative and fractional exponents.

Formula

b^n = b × b × ... (n times) | b^(-n) = 1/b^n | b^(1/n) = nth root of b

How to Use

Enter the base and exponent, then click Calculate.

Example Calculation

2^10 = 1024. For fractional: 8^(1/3) = 2 (cube root).

Understanding Exponent

Exponentiation extends multiplication. Key rules: a^m × a^n = a^(m+n), (a^m)^n = a^(mn), a^0 = 1 for any nonzero a.

Exponents appear in compound interest (A = P(1+r)^t), population growth, radioactive decay, and computer science (binary: 2^10 = 1024).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a negative exponent?

A negative exponent means the reciprocal: 2^(-3) = 1/8 = 0.125.

What is 0^0?

By convention, 0^0 = 1 in most mathematical and computational contexts.

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