Exponent Calculator
Raise a base number to any power, including negative and fractional exponents.
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What is the Exponent Calculator?
An exponent (or power) tells you how many times to multiply a number by itself. This calculator handles whole, negative and fractional exponents.
How to Calculate
result = base ^ exponent. A negative exponent gives a reciprocal; a fractional exponent gives a root.
Formula
result = base^exponent
How to Use
- Enter your details in the fields above.
- The result updates instantly as you type.
- Use Copy, Print or Download PDF to save your result.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a fractional exponent mean?
A fractional exponent is a root u2014 for example, 9^0.5 is the square root of 9, which is 3.
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