The Excel EXP Function
Related Functions:
LN Function
Exponential Function
The mathematical constant, e, is the constant value (approx. equal to 2.71828182845904), for which the derivative of the function ex is equal to e.
The Exponential Function (written exp(x)) is therefore the function ex.
The Exponential Function is shown in the chart below:
Function Description
The Excel EXP function calculates the value of the mathematical constant e, raised to the power of a given number.
The syntax of the function is:
EXP( number )
where the number argument is the real number that you want to raise e to the power of.
Examples
The following spreadsheet shows four different examples of the Excel Exp function.
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For further examples of the Excel Exp function, see the Microsoft Office website.