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Exponent calculator
Enter a base and exponent — see the result plus its logarithms. Fractional and negative exponents supported.
210
Result
1,024log₂ of result
10
log₁₀ of result
3.0103
Frequently asked questions
What is an exponent?
An exponent tells you how many times to multiply the base by itself. 2³ = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8. The exponent is the small raised number (3), the base is the large number (2).
What does a negative exponent mean?
A negative exponent means take the reciprocal: b⁻ⁿ = 1 / bⁿ. For example, 2⁻³ = 1/8 = 0.125.
What is a fractional exponent?
A fractional exponent represents a root: b^(1/n) = the nth root of b. So 9^(1/2) = √9 = 3, and 8^(1/3) = ∛8 = 2.
What is the difference between 2^10 and 10^2?
2^10 = 1024 (2 multiplied by itself 10 times). 10^2 = 100 (10 squared). Exponentiation is not commutative — order matters.
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