Math
Exponent Calculator
Raise a base to any exponent — negative, fractional, or large — with scientific notation for extremes.
Inputs
Exponent Calculator
Result
2^10
1,024
- Scientific notation
- 1.024000e+3
- Reciprocal
- 0.00097656
How it's calculated
bⁿ, where b⁻ⁿ = 1/bⁿ and b^(1/n) is the nth root of b.
Common questions
What does a negative exponent mean?
b⁻ⁿ equals 1 divided by bⁿ — for example, 2⁻³ = 1/8 = 0.125.
Can I use a fractional exponent?
Yes. b^(1/2) is the square root of b; b^(1/3) is the cube root, and so on.
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