Math
Power of 2 Calculator
Compute 2 raised to any exponent.
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Powers of 2 are everywhere in computing — bytes, memory sizes and binary place values.
The math behind it
2ⁿ doubles for each step in n. Negative exponents give fractions (2⁻¹ = 0.5).
Worked Example
2¹⁰ = 1024.Frequently Asked Questions
Why do powers of 2 matter in computing?
Binary uses base 2, so memory and addressing are organised in powers of 2.
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