Exponent Calculator
Calculate base raised to an exponent (base^exponent), including negative and fractional exponents.
- Free to use
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- Works on all devices
- Last updated
- 12-09-2026
Enter a base and exponent to calculate base raised to that power.
Your result
1,024
Result
AI explanation
Formula
Result = base^exponentWorked example
2^10
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Base | 2 |
| Exponent | 10 |
| Result | 1024 |
Assumptions
- Supports negative exponents (giving a reciprocal, e.g. 2^-1 = 0.5) and fractional exponents (giving a root, e.g. 9^0.5 = 3).
Frequently asked questions
What does a negative exponent mean?
A negative exponent gives the reciprocal: base^(-n) = 1 ÷ base^n. For example, 2^-1 = 0.5.
What does a fractional exponent mean?
A fractional exponent represents a root: base^(1/n) is the nth root of base. For example, 9^0.5 = √9 = 3.
Is a power the same as an exponent?
Yes — "raising to a power" and "applying an exponent" are two names for the same operation: 2 to the power of 3 and 2 with an exponent of 3 both mean 2 × 2 × 2 = 8.
What is a power in math?
A power is the result of multiplying a base number by itself a certain number of times — 2 to the power of 3 (2³) means 2 × 2 × 2 = 8.
Can the power be a decimal?
Yes — a fractional power calculates a root (e.g. 9 to the power of 0.5 is the square root of 9, which is 3).