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JavaScript Math pow() Method

Last Updated : 15 Jul, 2024

The Math. pow() method is used to power a number i.e., the value of the number raised to some exponent. Since Math.pow() is a static method of Math, it is always used as Math.pow() and not as a method of an object created in Math class. 

Syntax:

Math.pow(base, exponent)

Parameters:

  • base: It is the base number that is to be raised.
  • exponent: It is the value used to raise the base.

Return Value:

The Math.pow() method returns a number representing the given base raised to the power of the given exponent

Example 1: In this example, we will use Math.pow() method.


Output
81

More codes for the above method are as follows: 

Example 2: When both base and exponent are passed as positive numbers in parameters: 


Output
729

Example 3: When the base value is negative and the exponent is positive: 


Output
-729

Example 4: When the base value is positive and the exponent is negative:


Output
0.0013717421124828533

Example 5: When the base value is negative and the exponent has decimal point: It returns NaN.


Output
NaN

We have a complete list of Javascript Math Object methods, to check those please go through this Javascript Math Complete reference article.

Supported Browsers:

  • Chrome 51
  • Edge 15
  • Firefox 54
  • Safari 10
  • Opera 38
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