Excel Formula for Power

Returns the result of raising base to the power of exponent.

Syntax

Formula structure

Source: Quadratic docs
=POWER(base, exponent)
base
Required: Yes

Required argument used by the POWER formula.

exponent
Required: Yes

Required argument used by the POWER formula.

Examples for the excel formula for power

Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.

POWER syntax pattern

=POWER(base, exponent)

Use this POWER pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.

POWER in a worksheet

=POWER(base, exponent)

Returns the result of raising base to the power of exponent.

When to use POWER

Use POWER when you need to return the result of raising base to the power of exponent.

  • Build totals, rounded metrics, and numeric calculations.
  • Clean up numeric inputs before analysis.

How POWER works in Quadratic

In Quadratic, POWER follows the syntax POWER(base, exponent). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.

Common POWER mistakes

Most POWER issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.

  • Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
  • Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
  • Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.

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POWER formula FAQ

What does the excel formula for power do?

POWER returns the result of raising base to the power of exponent.

What is the syntax for POWER?

The syntax is POWER(base, exponent). Required and optional parameters are listed at the top of this guide.

Can Quadratic AI help with POWER?

Yes. Quadratic AI can write a POWER formula, explain existing formula logic, or help debug broken references and unexpected results.

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  • Long formulas become hard to read, understand, and trust.
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