Exponent Calculator

Raise a base to a power and inspect the resulting real number.

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Behind the answer

Result = base ^ exponent

How to use this calculator

A positive exponent multiplies the base repeatedly for integer exponents. Negative powers take the reciprocal. Solve a missing exponent using logarithms, or find a real base/root from the exponent and result. For positive results and even integer exponents both signed real roots are listed.

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Formula and method

Result = base ^ exponent

Some negative-base fractional powers have no real result. Zero to a nonpositive power is rejected.

Worked example

2^10 = 1,024.

Questions about exponent calculator

What does a negative exponent mean?

For a nonzero base, a negative exponent gives a reciprocal: 2^−3 = 1/8 = 0.125. Zero to a nonpositive exponent is rejected. This tool returns finite real results rather than complex numbers.

What assumptions should I check?

Some negative-base fractional powers have no real result. Zero to a nonpositive power is rejected.

Are my inputs saved?

Calculations run in your browser. We store only tool IDs for favorites and recent tools. A calculation link contains your inputs only when you explicitly choose to copy one.