Exponent Calculator
Calculate powers such as x^n, including negative exponents, and see the rule used to evaluate the expression.
Calculate a power
Answer
32
- Rule: 2^5
- Result = 32
How to use the exponents calculator
The exponent calculator evaluates a base raised to a power and explains common exponent rules.
- Enter a base.
- Enter the exponent.
- Review the result and the exponent rule.
Formula or method
a^n means multiply a by itself n times when n is a positive integer.
Worked examples
Positive exponent
Problem: 2^5
Solution: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 32.
Negative exponent
Problem: 2^-3
Solution: 2^-3 = 1 / 2^3 = 1/8 = 0.125.