Exponent Calculator

Calculate powers with positive, negative, zero, and decimal exponents.

Result

0.125

2^-3 = 0.125

Formulas

Positive exponent

aⁿ = a × a × … × a

Negative exponent

a⁻ⁿ = 1 ÷ aⁿ

Examples

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a negative exponent mean?

A negative exponent returns the reciprocal of the positive power.

Why can a negative base reject a decimal exponent?

Some negative-base decimal powers are not defined in the real number system.