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Exponent Calculator

Calculate powers and exponents (xⁿ), including negative and fractional exponents, with exact results for large whole-number powers.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

2^10

1,024

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

  1. Enter base (x), exponent (n).
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. 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

Frequently asked questions

What does a negative exponent mean?

A negative exponent means the reciprocal: 2⁻³ = 1/2³ = 1/8 = 0.125.

What is any number to the power of 0?

Any non-zero number to the power 0 equals 1.