Exponents Calculator
Raise any base to any power — positive, negative, fractional or decimal exponents all supported with step-by-step working shown.
What Does This Tool Do?
Calculate any base raised to any power — positive, negative, decimal and fractional exponents all work. Shows scientific notation for very large or small results.
Key Features
All Exponent Types
Positive, negative, decimal and fractional.
Scientific Notation
Auto-switches for very large or small results.
Working Shown
Full formula b^n = result displayed.
Instant
No waiting.
How to Use
- Enter the base (b).
- Enter the exponent (n) — can be any number including negative or decimal.
- Click Calculate bⁿ.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is b⁰?▾
Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 equals 1. For example, 5⁰ = 1, 100⁰ = 1.
What is a negative exponent?▾
b⁻ⁿ = 1/bⁿ. For example, 2⁻³ = 1/8 = 0.125.
What is a fractional exponent?▾
b^(1/n) is the nth root of b. For example, 8^(1/3) = ∛8 = 2.