Math

`Math.pow`

Returns the base raised to the exponent power

Syntax

JavaScript

Math.pow(base, exponent)

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
base	number	The base number
exponent	number	The exponent used to raise the base

Return Value

A number representing base to the power of exponent

Examples

Basic Usage

console.log(Math.pow(2, 10)); // 1024
console.log(Math.pow(7, 2)); // 49

Practical Example

// The ** operator is the modern alternative:
console.log(2 ** 10); // 1024
console.log(3 ** 3); // 27

Advanced Usage

console.log(Math.pow(4, 0.5)); // 2 (same as square root)
console.log(Math.pow(8, 1/3)); // 2 (cube root)

Understanding Math.pow

The Math.pow method in JavaScript returns the base raised to the exponent power. It belongs to the Math object and is one of the most widely used methods for working with math values in modern JavaScript and TypeScript applications.

The method signature is Math.pow(base, exponent). It accepts 2 parameters: base, exponent. When called, it returns a number representing base to the power of exponent. Understanding when and how to use pow() helps you write more expressive, readable code.

Common use cases for Math.pow include data transformation, input validation, API response processing, and building reusable utility functions. It works well alongside related methods like math-sqrt, math-cbrt, math-log, enabling you to chain operations together for complex data manipulation pipelines.

Browser support for Math.pow is excellent across all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. It is also fully supported in Node.js and Deno. For older environments, transpilation with Babel or a polyfill may be needed.