Power and root calculator
Calculate powers (base raised to an exponent) and roots (square and nth).
Power (base^exponent)
1,024
Square root of base1.414214
Root of index "exponent" of base1.071773
Even-index roots require a non-negative base.
How the calculation works
Power: base^exponent multiplies the base by itself "exponent" times. The root is the inverse: the nth root is base^(1/n).
Frequently asked questions
What is a number to the power of zero?
Any number (except 0) raised to 0 equals 1.
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Updated on June 18, 2026 · by Rafael Rossi · Methodology & sources