JavaScript pow() Method
Example
Return the value of the number 4 to be the power of 3 (4*4*4):
Math.pow(4, 3);
The result will be:
64
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Definition and Usage
The pow() method returns the value of x to the power of y (xy).
Browser Support
| Method | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pow() | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
Math.pow(x,y)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x | Required. The base |
| y | Required. The exponent |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Number, representing the value of x to the power of y (xy) |
|---|---|
| JavaScript Version: | 1.0 |
More Examples
Example
Use the pow() method on 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);
The result of a,b,c,d,e, and f will be:
0
1
1
27
-27
16
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JavaScript Math Object
