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Exponent Calculator
Raise a base number to any power, including negative or fractional exponents, and see the result instantly.
Your results
Result1,024
Calculation breakdown
- Result
- base ^ exponent
Worked example
2 raised to the power of 10 is 1,024.
Assumptions
- Zero to the power of zero is treated as 1 by convention.
- Negative bases with fractional exponents are not real numbers and return an error.
How this calculator works
This calculator raises a base number to an exponent you choose, supporting positive, negative, zero and fractional (root-like) exponents. It's useful for compound growth, area/volume scaling or general maths problems.
Frequently asked questions
What does a negative exponent mean?
A negative exponent means taking the reciprocal, for example 2 to the power of -2 equals 1 divided by 2 squared, which is 0.25.
What about a fractional exponent?
A fractional exponent represents a root, for example raising to the power of 0.5 is the same as taking the square root.
What happens with zero to the power of zero?
By convention this calculator returns 1 for zero to the power of zero, matching common mathematical convention.
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