Exponent Calculator
Calculate powers and exponents quickly and accurately.
What Is an Exponent?
An exponent shows how many times a number, called the base, is multiplied by itself. For example, 2³ means 2 multiplied by itself three times.
For example:
- 2³ = 8
- 10² = 100
- 5⁴ = 625
- 9⁰·⁵ = 3
How to Use This Exponent Calculator
- Enter the base number.
- Enter the exponent.
- Click the Calculate button.
- The calculator will display the result.
This calculator supports positive, negative, zero, and decimal exponents.
Examples of Exponents
Positive Exponent
If the base is 2 and the exponent is 4:
Zero Exponent
Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals 1.
Negative Exponent
A negative exponent represents the reciprocal of the positive power.
Decimal Exponent
Decimal exponents can represent roots. For example:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an exponent?
An exponent tells you how many times a base number is multiplied by itself.
What is 2 raised to the power of 3?
2³ = 8.
Can I calculate negative exponents?
Yes. This calculator supports negative exponents such as 2⁻³.
Can I use decimal exponents?
Yes. Decimal exponents can be used to calculate roots and other fractional powers.
What happens when the exponent is zero?
Any non-zero number raised to the power of zero equals 1.