# POWER

The POWER function returns the result of a number raised to a power.

### Syntax <a href="#syntax" id="syntax"></a>

```excel-formula
pow(value,power)
```

### Arguments <a href="#arguments" id="arguments"></a>

value – The base number, it can be a number or node. This is a required argument.

power – The exponent to which the value is raised. This is a required argument.

### Example <a href="#example" id="example"></a>

```excel-formula
pow(COLUMN1, 2)
```

Returns the value of COLUMN1 raised to the power of 2

### Excel equivalent <a href="#excel-equivalent" id="excel-equivalent"></a>

[POWER](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/power-function-d3f2908b-56f4-4c3f-895a-07fb519c362a)