POWER
The POWER function raises a number to a given exponent. It returns the result of the base number raised to the power. Use it to perform exponential calculations in your worksheet.
Syntax 🔗
=POWER(number, power)
number | The base number that will be raised to the power. |
power | The exponent to which the base number will be raised. |
About POWER 🔗
Use the POWER function in Excel to calculate a number raised to a specific power. This function makes it easy to perform exponentiation, which can be useful in mathematical and analytical tasks requiring power calculations. Whether you're working on engineering projects, scientific analyses, or financial models, the POWER function helps you perform accurate computations with powers and exponents.
Examples 🔗
To find the square of 5, use the formula: =POWER(5, 2). This returns 25.
To calculate 2 raised to the power of 6, use: =POWER(2, 6). This results in 64.
Notes 🔗
Make sure both the base number and power are numeric values. If non-numeric values are used in the POWER function, Excel will return an error. Adjust the inputs according to your specific calculation needs.
Questions 🔗
Excel will return an error if you include non-numeric values in the POWER function. Make sure to provide only numeric values for both the base number and power arguments.
Can I use cell references as inputs in the POWER function?Yes, you can use cell references that contain numeric values as inputs in the POWER function. This allows you to dynamically update the calculation based on the values in those cells.
Is there a limit to the size of the number that can be raised by the POWER function?Excel can handle large numbers in calculations with the POWER function. However, extremely large or small numbers may result in scientific notation being displayed.