Power Calculator
Raise a base to an exponent and return a finite real result.
How to use
- Enter the base value.
- Enter the exponent and calculate.
Capabilities and scope
The runner evaluates base ^ exponent with JavaScript exponentiation and rejects non-finite or non-real outcomes.
How it works
It evaluates base ** exponent and accepts only a finite numeric result.
Example
Base 2 with exponent 10 returns 1024.
Useful for
- Model exponential scaling
- Evaluate a general power beyond square or cube
Before you use it
- Combinations such as a negative base with a fractional exponent may not have a real result, and overflow is rejected.
Frequently asked questions
What does 0 to the power 0 return?
The current JavaScript exponentiation rule evaluates 0 ** 0 as 1.