The EXP function raises the constant e (approximately equal to 2.718) to a specified power.
This function is widely used in mathematics, physics, and statistics.
Syntax
EXP(power)
Argument |
Description |
Permitted values |
|---|---|---|
power |
Power to which the number e is raised |
Any real number. Can be specified as a number, formula, function, or cell reference |
Examples of use
Calculation of e to the power of 1
=EXP(1)
Result: approximately 2.71828.
Calculation of e for a negative power
=EXP(−1)
Result: approximately 0.3679.
Notes
The return value is a real number.