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^ Exponent & Root Calculator

Compute a^b for any real base and exponent — integer, decimal, or negative. Also compute nth roots (square root, cube root, etc.). For even roots of negative numbers we display the complex result.

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Examples

Square
Input
Output49
Cube root
Input∛125
Output5
Negative exponent
Input2^-3
Output0.125
Fractional
Input8^(1/3)
Output2

Frequently asked questions

What is 0^0?

By convention 1 in combinatorics and most programming. Some mathematicians leave it undefined. We return 1.

Why is √(-4) complex?

No real number squared equals -4. The principal complex square root is 2i. We show both the real and complex result for negative inputs.

How accurate are roots?

IEEE 754 doubles — about 15 significant digits. For exact integer roots we detect and return integers.

About this tool

Exponent & Root Calculator runs entirely in your browser using standard Web APIs. No data is sent to any server. The source for this tool is in our public GitHub repository.

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PriceFreeFree
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Ads inside the toolNoYes (banner + video)
Data sent to serverNo (browser-only)Yes (inputs analyzed for ads)
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Bookmarkable URL per toolYesMixed
Loads in under 1sYes (static)Often slow (ad tracking)
MultilingualEN / ES / PT / FR / DEUsually EN only
Open sourceYesNo