Exponent Calculator
Calculate powers and exponents: base raised to any exponent, including negatives.
Exponent Calculator
Calculate powers and exponents: base raised to any exponent, including negatives.
Real-World Examples
Compound growth
Calculate 2^10 (2 multiplied by itself 10 times).
1024
Square area
A square has side 5. Area = 5^2.
25
Fractional exponent
Calculate 9^0.5 (the square root of 9).
3
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Multiplying the base by the exponent
Fix: 2^3 is 2 × 2 × 2 = 8, not 2 × 3 = 6. The exponent is the number of times the base is multiplied by itself.
Confusing negative exponents with negative results
Fix: A negative exponent means the reciprocal: 2^-3 = 1/8, not -8. The result is still positive for a positive base.
Mixing up the base and exponent
Fix: The base is the number being multiplied; the exponent is how many times. 3^2 = 9 but 2^3 = 8 — order matters.