𝑥ⁿ Math Calculator

Exponent Calculator

Calculate any base raised to any power — including negative exponents, fractional exponents, and scientific notation output. Shows step-by-step expansion for small exponents.

Calculate xⁿ

Enter base and exponent
Supports negative, zero, and fractional exponents.

Exponent Rules

RuleFormula
Product rulexᵃ × xᵇ = xᵃ⁺ᵇ
Quotient rulexᵃ ÷ xᵇ = xᵃ⁻ᵇ
Negative exponentx⁻ⁿ = 1/xⁿ
Fractional exponentx^(1/n) = ⁿ√x
Zero exponentx⁰ = 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a negative exponent mean?
A negative exponent means the reciprocal: x⁻ⁿ = 1/xⁿ. For example, 2⁻³ = 1/2³ = 1/8 = 0.125.
What is a fractional exponent?
A fractional exponent represents a root: x^(1/2) = √x, x^(1/3) = ∛x. More generally, x^(m/n) = (ⁿ√x)ᵐ.