⚡ Power Calculator (Base & Exponent)

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What is a Power (Exponentiation)?

A power (or exponent) represents repeated multiplication. b^n means multiplying b by itself n times.

b^n = b × b × b × ... (n times)
Example: 2^8 = 2×2×2×2×2×2×2×2 = 256

Power Rules

  • Any number to the power of 0 = 1 (e.g., 5⁰ = 1)
  • Any number to the power of 1 = itself (e.g., 7¹ = 7)
  • Negative exponent = 1 / (positive power) (e.g., 2⁻³ = 1/8)
  • Fractional exponent = root (e.g., 9^0.5 = √9 = 3)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2 to the power of 10? ▼
2¹⁰ = 1024. This is because 2 multiplied by itself 10 times equals 1024.
What does a negative exponent mean? ▼
A negative exponent means the reciprocal. For example, 2⁻³ = 1/2³ = 1/8 = 0.125.
What is any number to the power of 0? ▼
Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 equals 1. For example, 5⁰ = 1, 100⁰ = 1.