Exponent Calculator

Raise any base to any exponent. Exact whole-number results for integer powers, with scientific notation for very large or very small values.

Result (base ^ exponent)

Frequently asked questions

What does the exponent mean?

The exponent tells you how many times to multiply the base by itself. So 2 to the 10th power means 2 multiplied by itself 10 times, which is 1,024. An exponent of 0 always gives 1.

Can I use negative or decimal exponents?

Yes. A negative exponent gives a reciprocal, so 2 to the power of -1 is 0.5. A fractional exponent is a root, so 9 to the power of 0.5 is the square root of 9, which is 3.

Why does it switch to scientific notation?

For whole-number powers the tool shows the exact full result. When a result is extremely large or extremely small, it also shows scientific notation so the magnitude stays readable.