JavaScript pow() method

Definition and usage

pow() This method can return x of y Power (xyThe value of ).

Note

If the result is a complex number or negative, this method will return NaN. If a floating-point overflow occurs due to an excessively large exponent, this method will return Infinity.

Instance

Example 1

Returns the value of 4 raised to the power of 3 (4*4*4):

Math.pow(4, 3);

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Example 2

Use the pow() method for different numbers:

var a = Math.pow(0, 1);
var b = Math.pow(1, 1);
var c = Math.pow(1, 10);
var d = Math.pow(3, 3);
var e = Math.pow(-3, 3);
var f = Math.pow(2, 4);

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Syntax

Math.pow(x, y)

Parameter value

Parameter Description
x Required. The base. It must be a number.
y Required. The exponent. It must be a number.

Technical details

Return value: Value, representing x of y The value of the power (xy).
JavaScript Version: ECMAScript 1

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Related Pages

Tutorial:JavaScript Math