Exponent Calculator

Use our free online exponent calculator to swiftly get the value of any number with an exponent. Learn how we solve it as well.

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What it is

What is an Exponent?

Create Date: June 16, 2024

Last Modified Date: December 17, 2024

An exponent is part of a math problem where a base, which is a number, is multiplied by itself a number of times. The number of times is determined by the value of the exponent. For example, in 53, the calculation is 5 x 5 x 5 = 125.

How to Calculate Exponents

If you encounter an exponent question and need to find its value you can do one thing to make it more simple to calculate. You can break down the equation. By that we mean you can write it out so it is easier to understand thus easier to calculate. Here is an example of what we mean:

An image showing the easy way to calculate an exponent by writing it out.

Understanding Your Results

Your results will simply be the value of the exponent. Also you will be shown what your exponent equation looks like so you can get a better understanding of it and ensure it looks how it should look for your situation.

How to Use the Exponent Tool

Finding the value of an exponent equation is rather tedious, but with our tool is easy and simple. You can use this tool by doing the following:

  1. Enter the base number, or the number that will have the exponent applied to it.

  2. Enter the value of the exponent.

  3. Hit the calculate button and instantly get your results.

Calculation Example

We are doing some math problems and came across an exponent issue. We can use this tool to easily and efficiently get the values of the exponents. Our first one has a base of 7 and an exponent of 3. We will enter 7 into the base field and 3 into the exponent field and hit calculate. The answer to that is 343 and the equation is 73. Another equation we need to solve for is 9 base 7. We will enter 9 into the base field and 7 into the exponent field. We get an answer of 4,782,969 with an equation of 97

Exponents - Frequently Asked Questions

Squared is when something is to the power of 2 and cubed is when something is to the power of 3.

Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1. This is known as the zero exponent rule. For example, 50 = 1.

Yes, exponents can be negative. A negative exponent represents the reciprocal of the base raised to the corresponding positive exponent.

Exponents are used in many areas, including scientific notation, computing powers of numbers, algebra, compound interest calculations, growth rates, and in describing the sizes of large or small quantities in science and engineering.

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