Excel EXP Function
The EXP function returns the result of the constant e raised to the nth power, where e, the base of the natural logarithm, equals 2.71828183 approximately.
Syntax
=EXP (number)
Arguments
- Number (required): The power that the base e is raised to.
Return value
The EXP function returns a numeric value.
Function notes
- Number, the only argument in the EXP function, should be supplied as a numeric value.
- EXP function will return the #VALUE! error if number is non-numeric.
- The number e is an irrational number, which is mathematically constant and approximately equal to 2.71828183.
- Set the number to 1, the value of the constant e will be returned.
- EXP is the inverse of LN, the natural logarithm of number.
Examples
Supposing, you want to get the values of the constant e raised to the power of given numbers in the table below. Please do as follows.
1. Copy the formula below into cell C4.
=EXP (B4)
2. Then drag the fill handle down to the cells you want to apply this formula too. The results are as the following screenshot shows.
Note:
- We can directly input value in the number argument in the formula. For example, the formula in cell C4 can be changed to:
=EXP (0)
Relative Functions:
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Excel PI Function
The PI function returns the number 3.14159265358979 of the mathematical constant called pi.
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Excel POWER Function
The POWER function returns the result of a number raised to a given power.
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