Exponent calculator (powers)
Enter the base and the exponent. The exponent can be whole, negative, decimal, or a fraction p/q (for a root).
Result
1,024Result
- In scientific notation
- 1.024 × 10³
Inputs
- Base
- 2
- Exponent written as
- Number
- Exponent
- 10
How it is calculated
a^n = a × a × … × a (n times) when n is a positive whole number.
Result
Result
- In scientific notation
- 1.024 × 10³
How it is calculated
- a^n = a × a × … × a (n times) when n is a positive whole number.
- a^(−n) = 1 ÷ a^n.
- a^(p/q) = (q-th root of a)^p.
- A negative base with a non-whole exponent only has a real result when q is odd.
Example
2^10 = 1,024, that is 1.024 × 10³.
Good to know
- Computed with decimal numbers (about 15 exact digits). For very long exact results, use the big number calculator.
- Above about 10^308 the result is too large and refused. 0 with a negative exponent is refused (division by zero).
- Negative base with a non-whole decimal exponent: no real result. Write the exponent as a fraction p/q.
Frequently asked questions
What is this tool used for?
Enter the base and the exponent. The exponent can be whole, negative, decimal, or a fraction p/q (for a root).
How is the result calculated?
a^n = a × a × … × a (n times) when n is a positive whole number.
What should I check before using the result?
Computed with decimal numbers (about 15 exact digits). For very long exact results, use the big number calculator.