Exponent Calculator

Instantly compute a = bx. Enter base and exponent to get the result.

Inputs

b
Tip: fractions like -3/4 are allowed.
x
Supports negative and fractional exponents, e.g. 1/3.
a
Enter base and exponent — the result appears here automatically.

Results

Solved value
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Status
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Use this Exponent Calculator to calculate a number raised to a positive, negative, zero, or fractional power.

Calculation Method

The general expression is:

a = bx

Where b is the base, x is the exponent, and a is the result.

Common exponent rules include:

  • Positive exponent: bn means repeated multiplication.
  • Zero exponent: b0 = 1 when b ≠ 0.
  • Negative exponent: b−n = 1 ÷ bn.
  • Fractional exponent: bm/n = (ⁿ√b)m.

Example

Calculate:

2−3

2−3 = 1 ÷ 2³ = 1 ÷ 8 = 0.125

Important Note

Some expressions are undefined or do not have real-number results. Examples include 0 raised to a negative exponent and certain fractional powers of negative numbers.

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