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EXP function in Excel

Returns e raised to the power of a given number

=EXP(number)

EXP syntax and parameters

One argument, one required.

  • numbernumberRequired

    The exponent applied to the base e.

EXP examples

Formulas you'll actually reuse.

  1. Euler's number e:

    =EXP(1)

    Result2.7183

  2. Continuous compounding — principal × e^(rate × years):

    =B2 * EXP(C2 * D2)

    Result16487.21

EXP in Google Sheets

Same name — your formula ports as-is.

Try EXP in the playground

Edit the example — nothing to install.

Preloaded with the EXP formula from Example 1 — change anything and watch it respond.

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