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Understanding Exponents

An exponent tells you how many times to multiply a base number by itself. The expression xⁿ is read as "x raised to the power n" or "x to the nth power."

xⁿ = x × x × x × ... (n times)
3⁴ = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 81

Common Exponent Examples

2⁸
256
3⁵
243
10³
1,000
5⁴
625

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3 to the power of 5? ▼
3⁵ = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 243.
How do I calculate a fraction as an exponent? ▼
A fractional exponent like x^(1/2) is the same as the square root of x. x^(1/3) is the cube root. For example, 27^(1/3) = 3.
What is 10 to the power of 6? ▼
10⁶ = 1,000,000 (one million). Powers of 10 are useful for scientific notation.