About the Exponent Calculator
Calculate powers and exponents (xⁿ), including negative and fractional exponents, with exact results for large whole-number powers.
Also known as: power calculator, x to the power of y, raise to power, exponentiation, powers calculator.
How to use this calculator
- Enter base (x), exponent (n).
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
xⁿ = x × x × … × x (n times) · x⁻ⁿ = 1 / xⁿ · x^(1/n) = ⁿ√x
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Base (x) = 2
- Exponent (n) = 10
the calculator returns:
- 2^10: 1,024